Question

A new microbe was isolated from a water sample. The species was found to be motile and contained a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. After analysis, it was found to obtain necessary nutrients by ingesting other microbes. This species is a(n) ________.

Answer 1

Protozoa

Step-by-step explanation:

Protozoa are referred to as single-cell eukaryotes that feed on other microorganisms or other tissue. it is of different shape that can vary in shape or fixed shaped like amoeba or paramecium . They live moist environment like fresh water or moist soil, etc.

There are three different types of protozoa namely:

Mastigophora, Sarcodina, and opalinata.