Do Amoebas Have Cilia?

No, amoebas do not have cilia. Instead, they move using a different structure called pseudopodia.

Pseudopodia are temporary projections of the cell that allow amoebas to crawl along surfaces and capture food. While cilia are short, hair-like structures that cover the surface of some protozoa, aiding in movement and feeding by creating currents in the water, amoebas rely on the flexibility and fluidity of their cell membrane to extend these pseudopodia. This method of locomotion is particularly effective in their aquatic environments, allowing them to explore and navigate through their surroundings.

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