infusoria

/ɪnˈfjuːzoʊriə/

Definitions

1. noun

a general term for a wide variety of small, usually microscopic, freshwater organisms, such as protozoa, that are capable of infusing their food.

“The microscope revealed a diverse community of infusoria living in the pond’s water.”

Synonyms

  • microscopic organisms
  • protozoa

Antonyms

  • complex multicellular organisms
  • macroscopic organisms