paramecium
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Noun — A single-celled, oval-shaped organism belonging to the genus Paramecium.
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a paramecium under the microscope
paramecium culture
freshwater paramecium
This is a scientific term used mainly in biology.
Etymology
Paramecium comes from Ancient Greek, from a word meaning oval, which itself is built on the Greek word for length.
Full origin of paramecium →Frequently asked questions
What is a paramecium?
It's a tiny, oval-shaped, single-celled organism found in fresh water. It moves and feeds using fine hair-like structures called cilia.
What is the plural of paramecium?
Both paramecia and parameciums are used, with paramecia being the more traditional form.
Where do paramecia live?
They live in freshwater environments such as ponds, where they feed on bacteria and other small organisms.
