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Ch. 12 - Characterizing and Classifying Eukaryotes
Bauman - Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy 6th Edition
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Capitolo 12, Problema 5

Amoebas with stiff pseudopods and silica shells are ___________.

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Identify the key characteristics described: amoebas with stiff pseudopods and silica shells.
Recall that pseudopods are extensions of the cell used for movement and feeding, and their stiffness can indicate a specific group of amoebas.
Understand that silica shells refer to a hard, protective outer covering made of silicon dioxide, which is a distinctive feature.
Connect these features to known groups of amoebas; those with stiff pseudopods and silica shells belong to the group called 'Radiolarians'.
Conclude that the blank should be filled with 'Radiolarians', as they are amoebas characterized by stiff pseudopods and silica-based skeletons.

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