Why would all protozoa be expected to require large amounts of water in their habitats?
A) Without being in water, they would quickly dehydrate (due to their small size) and die.
B) They require water to help them during photosynthesis by providing an electron source.
C) They require water to move around in to seek food particles and would be unable to move without water.
D) Without being in water, they would quickly undergo plasmolysis (due to their small size) and die.
E) None of the statements is correct.

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Protozoa are small and have a high surface area to volume ratio which results in quick dehydration in the absence of water. Therefore, they require large amounts of water in their habitats to prevent dehydration and survive.

Why Would All Protozoa Be Expected to Require Large Amounts