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Are amoebas animals

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yes, it is a animal.

but it is a protist.

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it is an animal because it is contained of only one cell. it is an animal because it is contained of only one cell.

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No, Amoeba is a single celled organism, while an animal is a multi celled organism.

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no they are a cell that changes shape

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Can amoeba be classified as an algae?

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Amoebas are classified as protists.


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Some amoebas are larger than this animal. But an amoeba has just one cell.


Why do amoebas live?

Amoebas live because god made them.


What taxes do amoebas have?

Amoebas have taxes similar to speed or direction of movement


How do amoebas reproduce asexually?

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Do amoebas have vacuoles?

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