paramecium (Meaning)

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paramecium (n)

any member of the genus Paramecium

No Synonyms and anytonyms found

Paramecium, a single-celled protozoan, is a common inhabitant of freshwater environments.
The streamlined shape of the paramecium enables it to move efficiently through water.
Paramecia possess a unique structure called the cytostome, which functions as a food intake portal.
Within the cytoplasm of a paramecium reside two types of nuclei: a large macronucleus and several micronuclei.
The paramecium's contractile vacuoles play a crucial role in maintaining the cell's water balance.
Paramecia exhibit a behavior known as chemotaxis, moving towards food sources and away from harmful substances.
The asexual reproduction of paramecia occurs through a process called binary fission, resulting in two identical daughter cells.
Paramecia serve as an important food source for a variety of aquatic organisms.
Paramecium bursaria is a species notable for its symbiotic relationship with green algae.
The study of paramecia has contributed significantly to our understanding of cellular biology and genetics.

any member of the genus Paramecium

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Paramecium, a single-celled protozoan, is a common inhabitant of freshwater environments.

The streamlined shape of the paramecium enables it to move efficiently through water.

Paramecia possess a unique structure called the cytostome, which functions as a food intake portal.

Within the cytoplasm of a paramecium reside two types of nuclei: a large macronucleus and several micronuclei.