actinosoma

/æktɪˈnoʊsoʊmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of protozoans in the phylum Ciliophora, characterized by their whiplash-shaped cilia and typically found in freshwater environments.

“The lab study focused on the unique characteristics of the actinosoma, including its distinctive cilia structure.”

Synonyms

  • ciliate
  • protozoan

Antonyms

  • multicellular organism