Difflugia (Noun)
Meaning
A protozoan with an ovoid shell of cemented sand grains.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Difflugia is a genus of testate amoebas that can be found in various aquatic environments.
- The ability of difflugia to construct their shells using sand grains and other materials contributes to their unique survival mechanism.
- In laboratory settings, the growth and development patterns of difflugia have been extensively studied.
- Difflugia is characterized by its ability to secrete a cement-like substance that binds individual sand grains together.
- Species of difflugia have been found in soil, fresh water, and brackish environments worldwide.