Introduction and structure of Amoeba proteus
Amoeba is the most popular protozoan . It is regarded as the lowest form of animal ,as its body resembles tinyblob of jelly , and yet it contains all the equipment required by the organism to perform all the vital functions of life such as movement, nutrition ,respiration ,excretion ,reproduction etc. The interesting characteristic of this animal is that it has no shape or its shape is constantly changing. Amoeba was first described by Rosenhof in 1755. Full and comprehensive account of the biology of Amoeba had been given by H.I. Hirschfield in 1962. Classification of Amoeba proteus :- Phylum -:Protozoa Subphylum -: Sarcomastigophora Superclass -: Sarcodina Class -:Rhizopodea Subclass -:Lobosia Order - : Amoebida Genus -: Amoeba Species -: proteus Habitat of amoeba proteus :- It is commonly found in ponds, ditches, lakes, pools,springs, slow-running water streams. It occurs in abundance in those water which contain bact