Paramecium caudatum, Class/35

For 35 students.

Paramecium caudatum is a common protist that inhabits a variety of aquatic ecosystems. 

• Genus: Paramecium
• Species: caudatum
• Common Protist That Inhabits a Variety of Aquatic Ecosystems

Paramecium are characterized by having two nuclei (a large macro and smaller micronucleus). They feed on bacteria and other microscopic organisms. Paramecium are a common food source for other protozoa such as Didinium and Chaos.

They are covered with tiny "hair-like" organelles called cilia. These cilia are used in both feeding and locomotion. 

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