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Question
Write a major difference in the way Amoeba and Leishmania divide to produce new individuals.
Distinguish Between
Solution
| Feature | Amoeba | Leishmania |
| Type of Fission | Amoeba reproduces by binary fission. | Leishmania reproduces by longitudinal binary fission. |
| Division Plane | It can occur in any plane. | It occurs along the longitudinal axis. |
| Shape | Amoeba has an irregular shape. | Leishmania has a definite shape with a flagellum. |
| Special Structure | Amoeba has no specialized structure. | Leishmania possesses a flagellum used for movement. |
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