JAMB Biology 2002 Question 3

Question 3

Viruses, Monera, Protista and Fungi

The animals that move by means of flagella include

  1. A.Chlamydomonas and Euglena
  2. B.Planaria and Amoeba
  3. C.Amoeba and Hydra
  4. D.Paramecium and planaria
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Chlamydomonas and Euglena)

Explanation

Chlamydomonas and Euglena both swim with whip-like flagella. Amoeba uses pseudopodia, Paramecium uses cilia, and Planaria and Hydra are many-celled animals.