The ameba becomes dormant in cold temperatures and can survive buried in the sediment of water bodies. Can N fowleri live in cold water? N. fowleri lives in optimal water temperatures of 46oC (115oF). The amoeba can survive for extended periods of time in cold water above freezing and forRead More →

The food in amoeba is obtained by the process of endocytosis. Endocytosis is a cellular process where the substances are brought into the cell by a cell membrane surrounding the cell. These cell membranes then break off and form a vesicle surrounding the food material. What do amoebas need toRead More →