euglenoid

/juːɡlɛˈnoɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

a genus of single-celled eukaryotes, typically having a distinctively pointed or elongated shape.

“The euglenoid’s unique structure and ability to change its shape allowed it to survive in a variety of aquatic environments.”

Synonyms

  • protozoan
  • unicellular organism

Antonyms

  • multicellular organism
  • complex organism