A genus of naked, lobose, pseudopod-forming protozoa of the class Sarcodina (or Rhizopoda), that are abundant soil-dwellers, especially in rich organic debris, and are also commonly found as parasites. The typical amebic parasites of man are now placed in the genera Entamoeba, Endolimax, and Iodamoeba. See Also: Naegleria.
Origin
Amoeba buccalis
Amoeba coli
Amoeba dentalis
Amoeba dysenteriae
Amoeba histolytica
Amoeba meleagridis
Amoeba proteus