Animalcule (Noun)
Meaning
Microscopic organism such as an amoeba or paramecium.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The microscope revealed a vast number of animalcules swimming in the water sample, each one unique and fascinating in its own right.
- Under the microscope's lens, the animalcules in the pondwater darted back and forth with incredible speed and agility.
- Students peered through their microscopes, trying to spot the tiny animalcules that inhabited the murky Petri dish.
- The discovery of animalcules in the 17th century revolutionized the field of biology and led to significant advances in understanding the microscopic world.
- Observing the animalcules in their natural habitat was crucial to understanding their adaptations and behaviors.