Paramecium Terms Definition

Question 1

Autogamy (self fertilization)

Answer 1

It is a process of nuclear reorganization occurs in unpaired paramecium by means of meiosis and fusion of gametic nuclei. It occurs in paramecium Aurelia.

Question 2

Cytogamy (self-conjugation)

Answer 2

It is a process of nuclear reorganization occurs in paired paramecium by means of meiosis and fertilization without change of gametic nucleus. There is no formation of cytoplasmic bridge. It occurs in paramecium caudatum.