Protozoon: meaning, definitions and examples

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protozoon

 

[ หŒproสŠtษ™หˆzoสŠษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biological classification

Protozoa are single-celled eukaryotic organisms that can be free-living or parasitic. They are characterized by their ability to move by means of flagella, cilia, or pseudopodia. Protozoa play essential roles in various ecosystems, particularly in nutrient cycling and serving as a food source for larger organisms. Some protozoans can cause diseases in humans and animals, making them significant in medical research.

Synonyms

microbe, organism, unicellular

Examples of usage

  • Protozoa are important for soil health.
  • Some protozoa can cause malaria.
  • Researchers study protozoa to understand cell biology.
  • Certain protozoans live in aquatic environments.

Translations

Translations of the word "protozoon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น protozoรกrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเฅ‹เคŸเฅ‹เคœเคผเฅ‹เค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Protozoon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ protozoa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพั‚ะพะทะพะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pierwotniak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŽŸ็”Ÿๅ‹•็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท protozoaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ protozoo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท protozoa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์›์ƒ๋™๋ฌผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฏุงุฆูŠุงุช ุงู„ู†ูˆู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prvok

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prvok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŽŸ็”ŸๅŠจ็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ protozoj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frumdรฝra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟั€ะพั‚ะพะทะพะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒแƒขแƒแƒ–แƒแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ protozoa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ protozoo

Etymology

The term 'protozoon' originates from the Greek words 'protos,' meaning 'first,' and 'zoon,' meaning 'animal.' It was first used in the 19th century to classify the simplest forms of life that were single-celled. Protozoa were initially grouped with animals due to their animal-like behavior, such as movement and predation. As science advanced, protozoa were recognized as an important distinct group within the broader category of life forms, leading to a clearer understanding of their biology and role in ecosystems. Over time, studies of protozoa have greatly contributed to fields such as ecology, medicine, and evolutionary biology.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,377, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.