Difference between revisions of "Reticulopodia"

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=== Mechanical role ===
 
=== Mechanical role ===
 
   
 
   
locomotion modes of unicellular organisms (together with flagella and cilia).
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* locomotion modes of unicellular organisms
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* substratum attachment
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* transport of organelles, proteins, mineral grains, food particles etc.
  
 
=== Sensory role ===
 
=== Sensory role ===
  
food capture; ...
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* food search and capture
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* transfer of signals
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=== Morphogenetic role ===
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* shaping shell/chamber morphology

Revision as of 09:43, 30 December 2005