Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
single-celled
Adjective
ˈsɪŋɡəl sɛld
Definition
Consisting of only one cell; pertaining to organisms that are made up of a single cell.
Examples
- Most bacteria are single-celled organisms.
- Single-celled algae play an important role in aquatic ecosystems.
Meaning
Single-celled organisms, also known as unicellular organisms, are those that exist as a single cell and carry out all their life processes within that one cell.
Synonyms
- Unicellular
- Monadic
