Difflugia Definition

Difflugia is a genus of amoeboid protists commonly found in fresh water habitats. They are characterized by their distinctive method of locomotion, which involves a relatively slow, zigzagging motion, often described as a 'drunken' or 'drugged' movement. Difflugia species are usually covered with sand granules, which helps them resist drying out and improves their ability to move through the water.