spirosoma

/spaɪˈroʊsɒmə/ or /spaɪˈroʊsoʊmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of free-living or parasitic, amoeboid protozoa, or a genus of nematode worms

“The scientist studied the characteristics of the spirosoma in the laboratory.”

Synonyms

  • nematode
  • protozoa

Antonyms

  • complex life form
  • multicellular organism