The paramecium<span> uses its </span>cilia<span> to sweep the food along with some water into the cell mouth after it falls into the oral groove. The food goes through the cell mouth into the gullet. ... </span>Paramecium<span> are heterotrophs. Their common form of prey is bacteria.
This is the state where food has been digested, absorbed, and stored. While in this state, the body relies on the stored glycogen in the body. This state is also known as the "fasting state."
