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Sarcodina

Protozoans that Move with Pseudopodia

These protozoans are called Sarcodina and they move with pseudopodia. They are amoebas and are a blob of protoplasm formed in a single cell. By flowing their protoplasm forward into a "foot" then bringing the rest of their body into the foot, they can slither along. Some Sarcodina have firm axial rods instead of pseudopods. They move by motion in these rods.

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Arcella

Arcella (top / side view)

Arcella

Arcella (side view)

Entamoeba Cyst

Entamoeba Cyst

The cyst state of the Entamoeba.