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unicellular Definition

uni·cel·lu·lar (yo̵̅o̅′nə selyo̵̅o̅ lər)

adjective

having or consisting of a single cell

Etymology: uni- + cellular

unicellular Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • alga: Grazing activated chemical defense in a unicellular marine alga.
  • algae: These are unicellular algae characterized by the silicified cell made by two halves.
  • organism: We then move out and look at the whole cell and unicellular organisms such as bacteria which have dramatic effects on our lives.
  • animal: Mainly plants and unicellular animals reigned until 30,000 years ago, when dinosaurs and humanity appeared.
  • plant: Yeast - a simple, unicellular, microscopic plant that causes the fermentation of sugars to alcohol and carbon dioxide.
  • eukaryotes: Examples will be taken from a group generally regarded as " difficult " , the unicellular eukaryotes.