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infusoria

/ˌɪn.fjuːˈzɔː.ri.ə/

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noun

/ˌɪn.fjuːˈzɔː.ri.ə/C2formalscientific
  • ruТаксономическая группа в некоторых современных классификациях, совпадающая с инфузориями (Ciliata), включающая микроскопические организмы, обычно встречающиеся в разлагающихся настоях органических веществ.

A taxonomic group in some recent classifications that is coextensive with the Ciliata, comprising minute organisms typically found in decomposing infusions of organic matter.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Microscopic organismsC2formalscientific

    Minute aquatic organisms, especially ciliates, that are commonly found in decomposing infusions of organic matter.

    ruИнфузории

    • The biologist examined the infusoria under a microscope.
    • Infusoria thrive in stagnant water rich in decaying plant material.
    • A drop of pond water can contain thousands of infusoria.

    Synonymsprotozoa

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