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Question
Naked cytoplasm, multinucleated and saprophytic are the characteristics of ______.
Options
Monera
Protista
Fungi
Slime molds
Solution
Naked cytoplasm, multinucleated and saprophytic are the characteristics of slime molds.
Explanation:
Slime moulds are saprophytic protists, without cell walls. The spores of slime moulds possess true walls. The thalloid multinucleate body of a slime mould is called plasmodium. Spores are dispersed by air currents.
E.g.: Acellular slime mould – Physarum, Cellular slime mould – Dictyostelium.
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