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Q. In which species of Paramecium, autogamy is found?

Jharkhand CECEJharkhand CECE 2002

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A process of nuclear reorganization in Paramecium aurelia resembling conjugation but taking place within asingle individual is called as autogamy or self conjugation by W.F. Diller $(1936)$. Cytogamy is reported in Paramecium caudatum by R. Wichterman $(1940)$. This is a sexual process without nuclear exchange.