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Protists are very diverse, and many different classification schemes have been used to define relationships between the protists. Traditionally, protists have been classified by their source of energy and nutrients, while newer classification schemes use mode of locomotion. How are amoeboids classified using both of these schemes?
photosynthetic, cilia
heterotrophic by absorption, nonmotile
heterotrophic by ingestion, nonmotile
heterotrophic by ingestion, pseudopods
photosynthetic, cilia
heterotrophic by absorption, nonmotile
heterotrophic by ingestion, nonmotile
heterotrophic by ingestion, pseudopods
Explanation / Answer
The correct answer: heterotrophic by ingestion, pseudopods
Heterotrophic by ingestion:
Pseudopods:
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Photosynthetic, cilia
Heterotrophic by absorption, non-motile
Heterotrophic by ingestion, nonmotile
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