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In Amoeba, encystation is
BiologyReproduction in OrganismsNEET
Options:
  • A withdrawal of pseudopodia and secretes a one-layered hard covering or cyst around itself.
  • B withdrawal of pseudopodia and secretes a two-layered hard covering or cyst around itself.
  • C withdrawal of pseudopodia and secretes a three-layered hard covering or cyst around itself.
  • D withdrawal of pseudopodia and secretes a four-layered hard covering or cyst around itself.
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The correct answer is: withdrawal of pseudopodia and secretes a three-layered hard covering or cyst around itself.
Under unfavourable condition the Amoeba withdraws its pseudopodia and secretes a three-layered hard covering or cyst around itself. This phenomenon is termed as encystation. 

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