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Amoeba is a genus of single-celled eukaryotic microorganisms belonging to the kingdom Protista. These organisms are characterized by their ability to change shape and move using pseudopods, which are temporary extensions of the cytoplasm. The term "amoeba" is often used more broadly to refer to any organism that exhibits amoeboid movement. Amoebas are found in a variety of environments, including freshwater, saltwater, and soil, and some are parasitic, living within other organisms.

The structure of an amoeba is relatively simple. It consists of a cell membrane enclosing the cytoplasm, which contains a nucleus and various organelles. The nucleus controls the cell's activities, while organelles such as mitochondria provide energy and food vacuoles digest food particles. Amoebas reproduce asexually, typically through binary fission, where the cell divides into two identical daughter cells. Their diet consists of bacteria, algae, and smaller protozoa, which they engulf using their pseudopods. While most amoebas are harmless, some species can cause disease in humans, such as Entamoeba histolytica, which is responsible for amoebiasis.