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Morphology of Paramecium | Protozoa | Microorganisms | Zoology

In this article we will discuss about the morphology of paramecium. Size and Shape: P. caudatum is a microscopic organism and is visible to the naked eye. It is light grey or white in colour and commonly measures 170 to 290 microns. The animal appears like the sole of a slipper and is therefore known as slipper animalcule. The body [...]

By Shaila V|2017-08-30T05:28:34+00:00August 30, 2017|Paramecium|Comments Off

How do Paramecium Reproduce? | Protozoa | Microorganisms | Zoology

The following article will guide you about how do Paramecium reproduces asexually by transverse binary fission and also undergoes several types of nuclear reorganization. Transverse Binary Fission: During favourable conditions, the paramecium reproduces by transverse binary fission. Before division, the animal stops feeding and the oral groove and buccal structures begin to disappear. The micronucleus divides by mitosis into two [...]

By Shaila V|2017-08-30T05:28:34+00:00August 30, 2017|Paramecium|Comments Off