unicellular
IPA: junɪsˈɛɫjʌɫɝ
noun
- A single-celled organism; a unicell.
adjective
- (biology) Describing any microorganism that has a single cell
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Examples of "unicellular" in Sentences
- Unicellular organisms, such as bacteria, consist of just one cell
- The amoeba is a unicellular organism that moves and consumes food through its pseudopods
- Unicellular organisms can be found in a variety of environments, from the depths of the ocean to the soil in our backyard
- Despite their small size, unicellular organisms play a crucial role in the ecosystem as producers, consumers, and decomposers
- Some unicellular organisms, like certain types of algae, can form colonies to work together for survival
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