Protozoan

/ˌprəʊtəˈzəʊən/
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Living Microbes

Protozoans are complex living organisms, despite their microscopic size.

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Even a single-celled protozoan has a full set of structures to support life.
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Diverse Habitats

Protozoans live in many environments, including freshwater, marine, and soil ecosystems.

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Samples from the pond revealed various protozoans thriving there.
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Human Impact

Some protozoans cause diseases in humans and animals, drawing interest in medicine.

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Malaria is a deadly disease caused by a protozoan spread by mosquitoes.
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