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How Do Protists Move?

One of the most striking features of many protist species is the presence of some type of locomotory organelle, easily visible under a light microscope. A few forms can move by gliding or floating, although the vast majority move by means of “whips” or small “hairs” known as flagella or cilia, respectively.

What are the 3 ways a protist moves?

Some protists are not motile, but most protists are able to move about. Protists can move about in three ways: using pseudopods, flagella, or cilia, which are shown in Figure below. Many protists have flagella or cilia which they beat or whip about to move in their watery environment.

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