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How do pathogenic protozoa get their nutrition?
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Pathogenic protozoa obtain their nutrition through various methods depending on their species and environment. Most protozoa are heterotrophic, meaning they rely on other organisms for their nutrients. They acquire nutrients by ingesting organic matter, often from host tissues, cells, or bodily fluids. One primary mode of nutrition is phagocytosis, where protozoa engulf food particles or cells using pseudopodia. This is common in amoeboid protozoa, like *Entamoeba histolytica*, which causes amoebic dysentery. They surround and engulf
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