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How does an Amoeba obtain its food?

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In Amoeba, a cell membrane invagination (pseudopodia) surround the food particle. This is followed by formation of food vacuole surrounding the food by joining of pseudopodia of both sides and engulfment of food vacuole in animal body. Also known as phagosomes, these food vesicles serve as site of food digestion.


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