Amoebae are the simplest type of protozoans, and are characterized by a feeding and dividing trophozoite stage that moves by temporary extensions called pseudopodia or false feet.
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Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.
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The average human gut is home to perhaps 500 to 1,000 different species of bacteria.
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HIV testing reach is still limited. An estimated 40% of people with HIV (more than 14 million) remain undiagnosed and do not know their infection status.
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In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.