Protozoa (Noun)
Meaning
In some classifications considered a superphylum or a subkingdom; comprises flagellates; ciliates; sporozoans; amoebas; foraminifers.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Protozoa are a diverse group of single-celled organisms that are traditionally considered part of the kingdom Protista.
- The amoeba is a type of protozoa that is commonly found in freshwater environments and feeds on bacteria and other small organisms.
- Malaria is caused by a type of protozoa called Plasmodium, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito.
- Some species of protozoa have complex life cycles that involve multiple hosts and stages of development.
- Protozoa such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium can cause intestinal infections in humans and are often spread through contaminated water.