Slime Mold (Noun)
Meaning
A naked mass of protoplasm having characteristics of both plants and animals; sometimes classified as protoctists.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The slime mold was studied by the biologist to understand its unique characteristics and behavior.
- Slime molds are often found in damp environments, where they feed on bacteria and other microorganisms.
- The slime mold's ability to move and engulf its prey is similar to that of an animal, but it also has characteristics of plants.
- In the lab, the scientist grew a slime mold in a controlled environment to study its growth patterns.
- The slime mold's life cycle is complex, involving both single-celled and multicellular stages.