Some protists form long, foot-like projections of their cell membrane and cytoplasm that are used for movement and to capture food. What is the name of these structures?

These temporary projections of the cell membrane and cytoplasm are called pseudopods, meaning “false feet.” Protists extend them to move and to surround and capture food. Cilia and flagella are hairlike or whip-like structures used for movement, while mycelia are networks of fungal filaments.

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