What is the process of obtaining food by $Amoeba$ called? What does it mean?

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(N/A) $1$. The process of obtaining food by $Amoeba$ is called $Phagocytosis$.
$2$. $Phagocytosis$ is a type of endocytosis where the cell membrane extends to form finger-like projections called $pseudopodia$ (false feet).
$3$. These $pseudopodia$ surround the food particle and fuse to form a food vacuole, where digestion occurs.

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