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Description:
Cochliopodium (cock-lee-o-podium) is a common amoebae. It is made distinctive by the layer of small scales on the surface. Fine filamentous or conical pseudopodia emerge from under the edge of the coating of scales. Consumes bacteria, algae, detritus etc. Phase contrast.
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- Life (creatures)
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- Eukaryota (eukaryotes)
- Amoebozoa (amoeboid protists)
- Discosea
- Himatismenida
- Cochliopodiidae
- Cochliopodium
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