CytoplasmicNucleusCalled Amoeboid movementAmoeboidGranularPhagocytosisActinVacuolesContractile VacuolePROTOZOATemporaryStructuresMembraneLocomotionCentral axial rodExtensionsExtendAxopodiaParticleExtendsReticulopodiaConsistsOrganellesBulbousEnzymesAmoebaeFilamentousFormMovementBranchDemonstrateFormationTypesSurface of the bodyBodyDirectionMakeBroad
Cytoplasmic5
- The amoeba moves by throwing out cytoplasmic buds, or pseudopodia, into which the rest of the cytoplasm flows in a streaming movement. (indianetzone.com)
- On occasion, vacuolated cytoplasm and cytoplasmic pseudopods can be seen. (biomedcentral.com)
- Cytoplasmic streaming-pseudopod (false foot) extends and cytoplasm streams into it. (merithub.com)
- Here, the amoeba extends the pseudopods (cytoplasmic extensions) which allow them to engulf food material and digest them within the cell. (microscopemaster.com)
- The pseudopods move and feed by means of the cytoplasmic extensions (pseudopodia) which also consists of microfilaments. (microscopemaster.com)
Nucleus3
- Nuclear membrane has pores present in it, called as nuclear pores, which is responsible for the exchange of food, gaseous particles and waste between the nucleus and the cytoplasm. (trustudies.com)
- The cytoplasm divides and separates at the cell's center, creating two daughter cells, and the nucleus undergoes mitosis. (ukrainedigitalnews.com)
- This porous membrane allows the transfer of material in the nucleus and cytoplasm. (studyrankers.com)
Called Amoeboid movement1
- Using a process called amoeboid movement, protists like Amoeba use their pseudopods to propel themselves. (studysmarter.co.uk)
Amoeboid7
- In amoeboid movement, amoeba moves through cytoplasm filled projections called as pseudopodia. (trustudies.com)
- Foraminifera are a large group of amoeboid protists with reticulating pseudo pods fine strands of cytoplasm that branch and merge to form a dynamic net. (ncaor.gov.in)
- plural am(o)ebas or am(o)ebae /əˈmiːbi/),[1] often called an amoeboid, is a type of cell or unicellular organism which has the ability to alter its shape, primarily by extending and retracting pseudopods. (tanjit.net)
- Scanning electron microscopy revealed the irregular shape of the amoeboid form, with an intercalated fibrillar structure and a highly convoluted surface with deep indentations and projected pseudopodia. (um.edu.my)
- Transmission electron microscopy showed the existence of two types of amoeboid forms of B. hominis in in vitro culture, one with a large central vacuole containing tiny electron-dense particles while the other contains multiple small vacuoles in the cytoplasm. (um.edu.my)
- A surface coat with varying thickness surrounded the amoeboid form, which also showed prominent, extended pseudopodia of varying shape. (um.edu.my)
- Most WBCs are amoeboid and can produce pseudopodia with which they can squeeze through the walls of the capillaries into the tissues. (classnotes123.com)
Granular3
- Each axopodia containing a central axial rod which is covered by granular & adhesive cytoplasm. (wandofknowledge.com)
- Their way of traveling is by pseudopodia, which is filled with granular cytoplasm. (maldenblueandgold.com)
- They contain granular cytoplasm . (microscopemaster.com)
Phagocytosis2
- the engulfing pseudopodia are called phagocytosis pseudopodia. (wikipedia.org)
- The process of feeding is referred to as phagocytosis in which pseudopodia is formed to engulf the food particle. (godman-inc.com)
Actin6
- Filled with cytoplasm, pseudopodia primarily consist of actin filaments and may also contain microtubules and intermediate filaments. (wikipedia.org)
- The actin polymers then push the membrane as they grow, forming the pseudopod. (wikipedia.org)
- The pseudopodium can then adhere to a surface via its adhesion proteins (e.g. integrins), and then pull the cell's body forward via contraction of an actin-myosin complex in the pseudopod. (wikipedia.org)
- Intracellular L. monocytogenes replicate in the cytoplasm of host cells and induce the polymerization of host actin filaments at the bacterial surface. (silverchair.com)
- Polarized polymerization of actin propels the bacteria through the cytoplasm and into pseudopod-like structures that are engulfed by neighboring cells. (silverchair.com)
- Amoebae move and feed by using pseudopods, which are bulges of cytoplasm formed by the coordinated action of actin microfilaments pushing out the plasma membrane that surrounds the cell. (tanjit.net)
Vacuoles2
- Irregularly shaped mitochondrion-like organelles with prominent cristae, lipid inclusions, and multiple vacuoles were frequently seen in close proximity with the pseudopodia. (um.edu.my)
- Imaging did not show any differences between the cells cultured in the standard medium and in iopamidol or cortisone, but Eder et al commented: "Cells cultured in lidocaine, in contrast, showed delayed attachment in the beginning and exhibited a rather round phenotype with short pseudopodia and numerous vacuoles with their cytoplasm. (spinalnewsinternational.com)
Contractile Vacuole1
- Dellinger examined an Amoeba proteus not from the top, but from the side view, and explained how the pseudopodia become attached to the substratum and then due to the contraction of the contractile vacuole, the body gets … Available here 2.Vidyasagar, Aparna. (godman-inc.com)
PROTOZOA1
- Locomotory organelles in Protozoa include pseudopodia, flagella, cilia and pellicular contractile structures. (wandofknowledge.com)
Temporary4
- A pseudopod or pseudopodium (PL: pseudopods or pseudopodia) is a temporary arm-like projection of a eukaryotic cell membrane that is emerged in the direction of movement. (wikipedia.org)
- Pseudopodia, from the Greek 'pseudo-' meaning 'false', and '-podia' meaning 'feet', are temporary, arm-like projections of the cytoplasm used for motion or capturing food. (studysmarter.co.uk)
- The pseudopodia are temporary extensions of any part of the body of a protozoan without pellicle These are found in Sarcodina. (biozoomer.com)
- Pseudopodia or false feet are temporary structures formed by the streaming flow of cytoplasm. (wandofknowledge.com)
Structures5
- Reticulopodia are complex structures bearing individual pseudopodia which form irregular nets. (wikipedia.org)
- Discover the intriguing world of pseudopodia, fascinating structures employed by microorganisms for movement and feeding. (studysmarter.co.uk)
- The pseudopodia are dynamic structures, being concurrently involved in cell movement, food capture, and environmental sensing. (studysmarter.co.uk)
- The key lies in the orchestration of various proteins and cellular structures that ultimately drive the locomotive action of pseudopodia. (studysmarter.co.uk)
- Foraminifera emit fine, branching pseudopods that merge with one another to form net-like (reticulose) structures. (tanjit.net)
Membrane7
- It senses extracellular signalling molecules, chemoattractants (e.g. cAMP for Dictyostelium cells), to extend pseudopodia at the membrane area facing the source of these molecules. (wikipedia.org)
- Otherwise, pseudopodia cannot grow on other sides of the membrane than the leading edge because myosin filaments prevent them to extend. (wikipedia.org)
- The surface form of the cells at advanced infection displayed prolific pseudopodia that, in addition to the rest of the plasma membrane, were also active sites of virus release. (cdc.gov)
- A flexible shape makes it easier for a cell repair nanodevice to enter the cytoplasm with minimum disruption, for instance by elongating and narrowing so as to present the narrowest possible aspect during plasma membrane and cytoskeletal penetration ( Section 9.4.5 ). (nanomedicine.com)
- It is separated from the cytoplasm by a membrane called nuclear membrane. (trustudies.com)
- Cell Membrane: This layer surrounds the cytoplasm. (rajusbiology.com)
- A membrane called nuclear membrane separates it from cytoplasm. (studyrankers.com)
Locomotion2
- Pseudopods can be classified into several varieties according to the number of projections (monopodia and polypodia), and according to their appearance: Lamellipodia are broad and flat pseudopodia used in locomotion. (wikipedia.org)
- Unveil the secrets of pseudopodia structure and their significance in locomotion. (studysmarter.co.uk)
Central axial rod1
- Each axopodium consists of an enveloping sheath of cytoplasm around a central axial rod. (biozoomer.com)
Extensions1
- Ingestion: Amoeba ingests food with the help of its finger-like extensions, called pseudopodia. (naka.live)
Extend3
- Free-living amoebas (FLAs) develop their lives in the environment and are characterized by the lack of a cell wall in the trophozoite stage, which allows them to extend their cytoplasm to mobilize, resulting in the formation of pseudopods, further enabling them to feed on smaller microorganisms, mainly bacteria or decaying particles. (hindawi.com)
- Used to test the surrounding environment, pseudopodia can extend and retract, adapting to the surrounding conditions. (studysmarter.co.uk)
- Pseudopodia are false feet that extend out, and then the rest of the body follows. (naka.live)
Axopodia1
- Like reticulopodia, axopodia also display two-way flow of cytoplasm. (wandofknowledge.com)
Particle2
- When a suitable nutrient particle is encountered, the amoeba throws out pseudopodia around it and engulfs it. (indianetzone.com)
- A form of endocytosis in which a cell incorporates a particle by extending pseudopodia and drawing the particle into a vacuole of its cytoplasm. (difference.wiki)
Extends2
- Similarly, when a pseudopod extends, it is filled with cytoplasm, essentially 'pushing' the cell forward. (studysmarter.co.uk)
- So, in a nutshell, the real meaning of pseudopodia extends beyond 'false feet. (studysmarter.co.uk)
Reticulopodia1
- Reticulopodia display two-way flow of cytoplasm. (wandofknowledge.com)
Consists1
- It consists in the formation of pseudopodia by the streaming flow of cytoplasm in the direction of movement. (wandofknowledge.com)
Organelles4
- Cytoplasm contains organelles. (trustudies.com)
- Cell organelles such as mitochondria, ribosomes, Golgi bodies, etc. are suspended in the cytoplasm. (studyrankers.com)
- The cytoplasm helps in the exchange of materials between cell organelles. (studyrankers.com)
- Cytoplasm is the part of the cell that contains various organelles such as mitochondria, ribosomes, Golgi bodies, etc. (studyrankers.com)
Bulbous1
- Regarding structure, pseudopodia typically appear as bulbous protrusions from the cell body. (studysmarter.co.uk)
Enzymes1
Amoebae1
- 13] The appearance and internal structure of pseudopods are used to distinguish groups of amoebae from one another. (tanjit.net)
Filamentous1
- These are more or less filamentous pseudopodia, usually tapering from base to the pointed tip, as in Euglypha . (wandofknowledge.com)
Form4
- Generally, several pseudopodia arise from the surface of the body, (polypodial, for example, Amoeba proteus), or a single pseudopod may form on the surface of the body (monopodial, such as Entamoeba histolytica). (wikipedia.org)
- In Dictyostelium cells, a pseudopodium can form either de novo as normal, or from an existing pseudopod, forming a Y-shaped pseudopodium. (wikipedia.org)
- The de novo pseudopodia form at different sides than pre-existing ones, they are used by the cells to turn. (wikipedia.org)
- The amoeba will form a spherical shape and withhold its pseudopodia in order to prepare for reproduction, as per Biology Dictionary . (ukrainedigitalnews.com)
Movement2
- Let's delve deeper into the intriguing world of pseudopodia and their role in movement. (studysmarter.co.uk)
- If the pseudopod is attached, the plasmalemma, being attached to the substratum and to the adjoining plasmagel, slides over the plasmagel above and remains stationary below, rolling movement results. (godman-inc.com)
Branch1
- The Y-shaped pseudopods are used by Dictyostelium to advance relatively straight forward by alternating between retraction of the left or right branch of the pseudopod. (wikipedia.org)
Demonstrate1
- The Amoeba proteus can be ordered from science supply companies and is the classic specimen used in the classroom to demonstrate the pseudopods in action. (godman-inc.com)
Formation2
- Different physical parameters were shown to regulate the length and time-scale of pseudopodia formation. (wikipedia.org)
- Delve into the step-by-step process of pseudopodia formation, and explore how different types of pseudopodia function in our biological ecosystem. (studysmarter.co.uk)
Types2
- Different types of pseudopodia can be classified by their distinct appearances. (wikipedia.org)
- Some pseudopodial cells are able to use multiple types of pseudopodia depending on the situation: Most of them use a combination of lamellipodia and filopodia to migrate (such as metastatic cancer cells). (wikipedia.org)
Surface of the body1
- These are more or less straight pseudopodia radiating from the surface of the body. (wandofknowledge.com)
Body1
- For instance, knowing how cancer cells move and spread in the body requires a deep understanding of the mechanisms behind pseudopodia. (studysmarter.co.uk)
Direction1
- Y-shaped pseudopods are more frequent than de novo ones, which explain the preference of the cell to keep moving to the same direction. (wikipedia.org)
Make1
- Cells which make pseudopods are generally referred to as amoeboids. (wikipedia.org)
Broad1
- These are lobe-like pseudopodia with broad and rounded ends, as in Amoeba . (wandofknowledge.com)