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Translate files Unicellular
/ˌjuː.nɪˈsɛl.jʊ.lər/
Meaning & Definition
adjective
Consisting of a single cell; pertaining to organisms that have only one cell.
Bacteria are unicellular organisms that can be found in various environments.
Describing organisms that are composed of a single cell.
Unicellular algae play a crucial role in aquatic ecosystems.
Referring to life forms that do not have a complex structure, as they consist of only one cell.
The laboratory study focused on unicellular eukaryotes to explore cellular processes.
Relating to the simplest form of life, which operates as a single cell.
Protozoa are a diverse group of unicellular organisms that exhibit various behaviors.
Characterizing life forms that are foundational to the development of more complex multicellular organisms.
Research on unicellular organisms has provided insights into the evolution of multicellular life.
Etymology
The term 'unicellular' comes from the prefix 'uni-' meaning one, and 'cellular' from 'cell', which is derived from Latin 'cella' meaning small room.
Common Phrases and Expressions
unicellular organism:
An organism that consists of only one cell.
unicellular life:
Life forms that exist in a single-cell structure.