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What is the pseudopidia that help an amoeba to move?

2007-03-05 11:43:55 · 2 answers · asked by namloc n 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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A leukocyte, temporary protrusion process of an ameboid cell.

2007-03-05 11:55:26 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Pseudopodia (word means "false feet") are extensions of the cytoplasm that stretch out in the direction the amoeba wants to move. The cytoplasm flows out in that direction. You can see this in action at many websites, including:

http://www.isengrim.com/LaLadorad44.mov (sped up)

http://wolfbat359.com/phagocytosis1.html (my fave)

2007-03-05 20:07:54 · answer #2 · answered by ecolink 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋