What is another word for Amoebae?

Pronunciation: [ɐmˈiːbiː] (IPA)

There are several synonyms for the word "amoebae," which is a type of single-celled organism that moves and feeds using pseudopods. One common alternative is "amoeba," which is the singular form of the word. Other synonyms include "ameba," "ameboid," and "amoeboid." These terms are often used interchangeably in scientific literature and can refer to a variety of species within the class Amoebozoa. Some related terms include "rhizopod," which refers to a similar type of single-celled organism that moves using extensions of its cytoplasm, and "protozoan," which is a general term for any single-celled eukaryotic organism.

Synonyms for Amoebae:

What are the hypernyms for Amoebae?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    eukaryote, microorganism, protist, single-celled organism.

Usage examples for Amoebae

The cities continue their Amoebae-like expansion.
"Down-with-the-Cities"
Nakashima, Tadashi
And, in order to understand every thing from the beginning, you must look through microscopes at the movements of Amoebae, and cells in worms, or, with still greater composure, believe in every thing that men with a diploma of infallibility shall say to you about them.
"On the Significance of Science and Art from What to Do?"
Count Lyof N. Tolstoi

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