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How does Amoeba proteus primarily move?
By pseudopodia
What is the function of the contractile vacuole in Amoeba proteus?
Regulates osmotic pressure and eliminates excess water
Where does digestion primarily take place in Amoeba proteus?
Food vacuoles inside the endoplasm
During which conditions does binary fission occur in Amoeba proteus?
Favorable conditions of food and temperature
What is the habitat of Amoeba proteus?
Freshwater (ponds – lakes)
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