Morphology

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    Thatus Licudan

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    • What are the two main forms of Entamoeba hartmanni?
      = Trophozoites and cysts
    • What is the typical size range of Entamoeba hartmanni trophozoites?
      = 8 to 12 µm
    • What type of motility do Entamoeba hartmanni trophozoites exhibit?
      = Nonprogressive motility
    • How many nuclei do Entamoeba hartmanni trophozoites typically contain?
      = One
    • How does the peripheral chromatin appear in Entamoeba hartmanni trophozoites?
      =  Evenly distributed granules with a beaded appearance
    • Where is the karyosome usually located in the nucleus of Entamoeba hartmanni trophozoites?
      = It varies
    • Does the cytoplasm of Entamoeba hartmanni trophozoites contain ingested red blood cells?
      =  No
    • What is the size range of Entamoeba hartmanni cysts?
      = 5 to 8 µm
    • How many nuclei can Entamoeba hartmanni cysts have?
      = One
    • Are the nuclei in Entamoeba hartmanni cysts larger or smaller than the nuclei in trophozoites?
      = Smaller