Paramecium (Noun)
Meaning
Any member of the genus Paramecium.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Paramecium caudatum is one of the most commonly studied species in the laboratory due to its simple cellular structure and ability to undergo regeneration.
- In this microscopy exercise, we will observe a sample of Paramecium under 100x magnification to study its cell structure.
- A single Paramecium is propelled through the water by thousands of cilia, beating in a coordinated fashion.
- Observation of the paramecium revealed its complex movement pattern as it used its anterior and posterior ends for food uptake and defecation respectively.
- Freshwater cultures often have high concentrations of paramecium that act as a crucial food source for other minute aquatic animals.