animalcula

/ˌænjəˈmækjʊlə, ˌænjəˈmækjʊlə/

Definitions

1. noun

A very small animal, especially one that is visible to the naked eye but is too small to be easily seen.

“The microscope revealed a tiny animalcula swimming in the pond’s water.”

Synonyms

  • microbe
  • microorganism

Antonyms

  • large animal
  • macroorganism