16. In one stage of it's life cycle, the slime mold flows like a(n)
a. paramecium.
b. euglena.
c. diatom.
d. amoeba.
To answer this question, we need to understand the characteristics and life cycle of a slime mold. Slime molds are unique organisms that belong to the kingdom Amoebozoa. They have a peculiar life cycle that includes two main stages: a feeding stage and a reproductive stage.
During the feeding stage, slime molds exist as individual amoeboid cells. These cells move and feed on bacteria and other microorganisms. They exhibit characteristics similar to amoebas in this stage, as they extend pseudopods (temporary projections of the cell membrane) to move and engulf their food. Amoebas also use pseudopods for locomotion and feeding, making them a good candidate for the correct answer.
Therefore, the correct answer to the question is (d) amoeba.