How many cells does an amoeba contain in a lightning bolt?
Lightening bolt or not, they only contain one cell!: “Floating in this cytoplasm all kinds of cell bodies can be found. The most obvious is the nucleus. Some species have only one nucleus, others may have hundreds of nuclei. The right image of a small individual of Pelomyxa shows it has hundreds of nuclei. This could enable them to become so big. Apart from the nucleus, the cell may contain water expelling vesicles and all kinds of inclusions (digested food). Many species of amoeba also bear small crystals. When you find an amoeba it may be a complicated task to determine the species. Species may look very similar and the fact that they transform doesn’t make it easier. But amoebas are not just ‘blobs’. Each species has its distinct repertoire of shapes and appearance. Amoeba possess a kind of inner structure that defines their range of forms. The ‘looks’ of amoebas are a result of their so-called ‘pseudopodia’ (false feet) that come in several types. Some amoeba have many ‘pseudopods’
