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Which of the following is NOT a Protozoan?

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SSC Stenographer 2023 Previous Year Paper (13-Oct-2023) (Shift 3)
The correct answer is

Amoeba

The correct answer is Scypha.

 Key Points

  •  Scypha:-
    • It is a cnidarian, which is a type of invertebrate animal that includes jellyfish, corals, and anemones.
    • Protozoans are single-celled eukaryotes, while cnidarians are multicellular eukaryotes. 
    • Scypha is not a protozoan. 

  Additional Information

  • Euglena:-
    • It is a genus of single-celled eukaryotes that are characterized by their photosynthetic capabilities.
    • They are found in freshwater and saltwater environments, and they have a flagellum that allows them to move.
    • Euglena are able to produce their own food through photosynthesis, but they can also ingest bacteria and other small organisms.
  • Amoeba:-
    • It is a genus of single-celled eukaryotes that are known for their ability to change shape.
    • They are found in freshwater and saltwater environments, as well as in soil.
    • Amoeba move by extending and retracting their pseudopodia, which are finger-like projections of their cell membrane.
  • Plasmodium:-
    • It is a genus of single-celled eukaryotes that are parasites of vertebrates.
    • They are transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito.
    • Plasmodium causes malaria, a disease that can be fatal if not treated.
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