Paramecium
noun
A paramecium is a single-celled organism found in freshwater environments, recognized by its slipper-like shape and cilia that help in movement.
In the pond, I observed a paramecium under the microscope.
Usage tips
Neutral
model organism, cilia, single-celled
noun
It is also used informally to refer to any small or insignificant organism.
He called her concerns about the party preparations as trivial as a paramecium.
Usage tips
Informal
trivial matter, insignificant issue
noun
A paramecium is a single-celled organism found in freshwater environments, recognized by its slipper-like shape and cilia that help in movement.
In the pond, I observed a paramecium under the microscope.
Usage tips
Neutral
model organism, cilia, single-celled
noun
It is also used informally to refer to any small or insignificant organism.
He called her concerns about the party preparations as trivial as a paramecium.
Usage tips
Informal
trivial matter, insignificant issue
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Biology Terminology
In biology, the names of organisms like paramecium often help in identifying and categorizing them based on their characteristics.
The paramecium is often grouped with other protozoa.
Pro Tip 2/3Microscope Observation
Paramecium is commonly studied under microscopes in labs.
Many biology students observe paramecium as their first experience with microbiology.
Pro Tip 3/3Ciliate Characteristic
Understanding that paramecium is part of ciliate organisms can enhance comprehension of its movement and feeding.
Paramecium is known for its thousands of tiny hair-like structures called cilia.
Pro Tip 1/3Biology Terminology
In biology, the names of organisms like paramecium often help in identifying and categorizing them based on their characteristics.
The paramecium is often grouped with other protozoa.
Pro Tip 2/3Microscope Observation
Paramecium is commonly studied under microscopes in labs.
Many biology students observe paramecium as their first experience with microbiology.
Pro Tip 3/3Ciliate Characteristic
Understanding that paramecium is part of ciliate organisms can enhance comprehension of its movement and feeding.
Paramecium is known for its thousands of tiny hair-like structures called cilia.
Pro Tip 1/3Biology Terminology
In biology, the names of organisms like paramecium often help in identifying and categorizing them based on their characteristics.
The paramecium is often grouped with other protozoa.
Pro Tip 2/3Microscope Observation
Paramecium is commonly studied under microscopes in labs.
Many biology students observe paramecium as their first experience with microbiology.
Pro Tip 3/3Ciliate Characteristic
Understanding that paramecium is part of ciliate organisms can enhance comprehension of its movement and feeding.
Paramecium is known for its thousands of tiny hair-like structures called cilia.
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