Infusoria (Noun)
Meaning
In some recent classifications, coextensive with the Ciliata: minute organisms found in decomposing infusions of organic matter.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Infusoria were observed in the decaying matter under the microscope, showing the microbial diversity present.
- Asterionella formosa and other algae were contaminated by infusoria during the sample collection process.
- The researcher studied the effects of different organic materials on the growth of infusoria in infusions.
- Microscopic examination of the pond water revealed the presence of infusoria, which are typically found in areas with decomposing plant matter.
- The taxonomic classification of infusoria underwent revisions after the discovery of new species in freshwater infusions.