otopolypus

/ɒtəˈpɒlɪpəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of ciliated protozoan that is usually found in fresh water, having a corkscrew or spiral shape.

“The otolypus plays an important role in the ecosystem of the freshwater lake.”

Synonyms

  • ciliate
  • protozoan

Antonyms

  • complex organism
  • multicellular