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amoebas belong to which phylum?
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sarcodina
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what is the unique form of locomotion for amoebas?
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amoeboid movement
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what amoeba causes amoebic dysentery?
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entamoeba
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humans can be host to how many species of entamoeba?
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six
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entamoeba histolytica is the ____ leading cause of morbidity and mortality due to parasite diseases in humans after _____ and _______
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third; malaria; schistosomiasis
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do amoebas make their own food?
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no
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the shell of SOME amoebas contain what?
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calcium
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what is globigerina ooze?
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thick bottom sediments
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what famous landmark is composed of foraminiferan shells that have accumulated in limestone deposits?
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"white cliffs of dover"
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what is the marine amoeba called?
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radiolarians
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do radiolarians make their own food?
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no
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how do radiolarians catch food?
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pseudopodia are stuck out of holes to obtain food
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radiolarians shells are made of
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glass
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how do radiolarians stay afloat?
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froth
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what is radiolarian ooze?
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glassy shells of radiolarians on ocean floors
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