What is the scientific name of an amoeba?

Answer by  MzVickie (186)

Amoeba is a scientific name. It is the genus name of the little one celed animal with the false feet called "pseudopods". I believe that naked rhysopods and other types of protozoans are along the lines of amoebae. I think that many one celled animals in water or soil fall into this catagory.

Answer by  DrHarris (508)

The Ameoba is itself a genus in the Amoebidae family, and includes many species. However, the general term "amoeba" is commonly used for all organisms in the family Amoebozoa.

Answer by  beelady (334)

Amoeba is the scientific name for a category (Genus) of creatures. Specific types of amoeba are named with the genus first and the species name second. For example Amoeba proteus.