Question

Why are pseudopodia called false foot? ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Pseudopod comes from the Greek words pseudes and podos, meaning “false” and “feet” respectively. The cytoplasm of an amoeba contains the organelles and is enclosed by a cell membrane. An amoeba uses a process called phagoctyosis to obtain food. This is a process in which projections of the cell membrane of the amoeba extend and surround the food particle, totally enclosing it. The food particle is thus internalized in a sort of "bubble" called a vacuole. The food particle can then be digested in the vacuole. The amoeba reproduces via mitosis.

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Answer 2

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Pseudopodia is another word for Pseudopod comes from Greek words 'pseudes and 'podos'.

Pseudes means false and podos means feet. Pseudopods are actually extensions of the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cell used in movement and as a tool to capture prey.

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