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arcella

/ɑːrˈsɛl.ə/

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noun

/ɑːrˈsɛl.ə/C2formalscientific
  • ruРод амёбоподобных простейших, характеризующихся хитиновой раковиной, напоминающей зонтик, обитающих в пресноводной среде.

A genus of amoeba-like protozoans characterized by a chitinous shell that resembles an umbrella, found in freshwater environments.

  1. Amoeba-like protozoanC2formalscientific

    A single-celled organism with a chitinous shell that resembles an umbrella, belonging to the genus Arcella.

    ruАрцелла

    • Under the microscope, the arcella moved slowly across the slide.
    • The arcella's shell protects it from predators.
    • Scientists study arcella to understand protozoan evolution.