Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

paramoecium

Noun

/pəˈræməˌsiːəm/

Definition

A genus of unicellular ciliated organisms found in freshwater habitats, known for their slipper-like shape.

Examples

The paramoecium moves through the water by beating its cilia.
In biology class, we observed the behavior of a living paramoecium under a microscope.
Paramoecium can reproduce rapidly in favorable conditions.

Meaning

Paramoecium is a type of single-celled microorganism that lives in aquatic environments and is characterized by its movement using tiny hair-like structures called cilia.