Amoeba (Noun)
Meaning
Naked freshwater or marine or parasitic protozoa that form temporary pseudopods for feeding and locomotion.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- An amoeba engulfs a smaller organism by extending its pseudopod around it.
- Amoebas can cause various diseases in humans, such as amoebic dysentery and amoebic liver abscess.
- Under a microscope, the amoeba appears as a translucent mass with an irregular shape.
- A certain type of amoeba has the ability to form cysts to protect itself from harsh environments.
- Some amoebas have symbiotic relationships with other organisms, providing nutrients in exchange for shelter.