Amoeba proteus is a well-known unicellular organism classified within the kingdom Protista. It falls under the phylum Amoebozoa, class Tubulinea, and is part of the order Amoebida.
The hierarchy of its classification can be summarized as follows:
- Kingdom: Protista
- Phylum: Amoebozoa
- Class: Tubulinea
- Order: Amoebida
- Family: Amoebidae
- Genus: Amoeba
- Species: Amoeba proteus
As a member of the Amoebozoa phylum, Amoeba proteus is characterized by its flexible shape and ability to move and feed by extending its pseudopodia, which are temporary arm-like projections. This organism is commonly found in freshwater environments and is often studied in biology due to its unique cellular structure and life cycle.