How Do Paramecia Move?
Paramecia move with the assistance of small hairs called cilia which project from all sides of its body. The single-celled organisms use these hairs like oars, beating them against the water to move around in pursuit of food and to avoid predators. The movements of paramecia are sometimes quite funny and interesting to watch, as they are incredibly fast, considering their size, and they learn from their environments. Almost any sample of fresh water or scum will contain some paramecia, which can be seen with a low powered microscope or magnifying class.
