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Understanding Entamoeba Histolytica: A Detailed Overview

Entamoeba Histolytica is a zoonotic protozoan parasite found in the digestive tract of various hosts. It mainly exists in two stages - Trophozoite and Cyst. Trophozoites are characterized by their size, clear ectoplasm, and movement via pseudopodia. Cysts are resistant structures with different cont

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Entamoeba histolytica: Protozoan Parasite in Digestive Tract

Entamoeba histolytica is a zoonotic protozoan parasite found in the digestive tracts of various hosts. It exists in trophozoite and cyst forms, with trophozoites containing erythrocytes and pseudopodia. The cyst stage is characterized by spherical masses discharged by trophozoites and containing chr

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Investigation into the Role of Cytoskeletal Proteins in Amoeba Movement

Amoeba cells move by forming pseudopodia, which are cellular extensions due to the cytoskeleton. A study exposed Amoeba cells to drugs disrupting cytoskeletal proteins, showing a significant effect on cell shape. Statistical analysis using Chi-Square test indicated a strong correlation between drug

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Classification and Characteristics of Phylum Protozoa

Phylum Protozoa comprises unicellular, microscopic, eukaryotic organisms found mostly in aquatic habitats. They exhibit diverse locomotory structures such as cilia, flagella, or pseudopodia. These protists may possess a cellulose cell wall and various membrane-bound organelles like mitochondria and

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