vorticel (Meaning)
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vorticel (n.)
A vorticella.
Synonyms & Antonyms of vorticel
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vorticel Sentence Examples
- The vorticel, a microscopic animal, utilizes a spiral stalk to anchor itself to substrates.
- The vorticel's unique stalk allows for rapid retractions and extensions during feeding.
- The vorticel's feeding mechanism involves a rotating ciliary ring that draws in food particles.
- The vorticel's bell-shaped body resembles a miniature upside-down bell.
- Vorticels often form colonies of multiple individuals attached to a common substrate.
- Researchers have discovered a specific type of vorticel that exclusively consumes algae.
- The vorticel's ability to withstand desiccation makes it a highly adaptable organism.
- The vorticel's genome has been sequenced, providing insights into its unique characteristics.
- Vorticels are valuable model organisms for studying cellular processes in single-celled eukaryotes.
- The intricate feeding behavior of vorticels has inspired innovative designs in microfluidic devices.
FAQs About the word vorticel
A vorticella.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The vorticel, a microscopic animal, utilizes a spiral stalk to anchor itself to substrates.
The vorticel's unique stalk allows for rapid retractions and extensions during feeding.
The vorticel's feeding mechanism involves a rotating ciliary ring that draws in food particles.
The vorticel's bell-shaped body resembles a miniature upside-down bell.
