Vorticella (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various protozoa having a transparent goblet-shaped body with a retractile stalk.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Vorticella is typically found attached to underwater surfaces by its retractable stalk in freshwater environments.
- A significant number of vorticella colonies can affect the balance of aquatic ecosystems.
- These tiny organisms, known as vorticella, feed on nearby small organisms and organic particles.
- Vorticella have been extensively studied in laboratories for understanding cellular functions.
- Microscopic observations often reveal large groups of vorticella loosely attached to submerged rocks or decaying vegetation.