Question

Paramecium caudatum uses its cilia to _____.

Answer 1

Sweep prey organisms, along with some water, through the oral groove, and into the mouth opening.

Answer 2

The correct answer is to move and feed.

Step-by-step explanation:

Paramecium caudatum is a species of unicellular organisms with about 0.25mm length and special short hair like growth of an organisms from cell membrane called cilia.

Thousands of cilia are present in Paramecium caudatum which plays an important role in locomotion through the surrounding water and ingestion of food into the cytostome. Cilia which helps in feeding are present in the gullet of the Paramecium.

Thus, to move and feed is the correct answer.