noun
- Plural of protozoon; microscopic single-celled organisms, typically found in water or as parasites.
Usage: The term 'protozoa' is now the more common plural form in modern scientific usage.; Protozoons are eukaryotic organisms, distinct from bacteria.
Examples
- The biologist observed several protozoons under the microscope.
- Protozoons are found in nearly every aquatic environment on Earth.
- Some protozoons are harmless, while others can cause disease in humans.
- The pond water contained numerous protozoons and algae.
- Protozoons reproduce through binary fission or other asexual methods.