/ˌɑːrkiˈmɔːrʊlə/ ( Ark-ee-mor-oo-luh )

Definitions

1. noun

A type of parasitic protist, specifically a species of Amoeba that is parasitic on certain species of protozoa and algae.

“The scientist studied the behavior of archimorula in its natural environment.”

2. noun

A hypothetical, primitive cell or organism thought to be an early ancestor of more complex eukaryotic cells.

“Archimorula is believed to be an ancient cell type that gave rise to the first eukaryotes.”