The protozoan having a flagellum at its one end is:
(a) Amoeba    (b) Paramecium    (c) Hydra    (d) Leishmania

Correct Answer: (d) Leishmania

Leishmania is the protozoan having a flagellum at its one end.

Explanation: 

Amoeba, Paramecium and Leishmania belong to the protozoan family, while Hydra belongs to Coelenterata Phylum.

Amoeba does not possess locomotory organs like cilia or flagella. It moves from one place to another with the help of Pseudopodia.

Paramecium is a slipper-shaped organism that possesses cilia on its surfaces as the locomotory organ.

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Updated on: 23-Mar-2023

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