Definitions for paramecium
ˌpær əˈmi ʃi əm, -ʃəm, -si əm; -ʃi ə, -si əparame·ci·um

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. paramecium, paramecianoun

   any member of the genus Paramecium

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. parameciumnoun

   An oval-shaped protozoan organism of the genus .

2. Etymology: From παραμήκης, from μῆκος.

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1. Paramecium

   Paramecium ( PARR-ə-MEE-sh(ee-)əm, -⁠see-əm; also spelled Paramoecium, plural Paramecia) is a genus of eukaryotic, unicellular ciliates, commonly studied as a model organism of the ciliate group. Paramecia are widespread in freshwater, brackish, and marine environments and are often abundant in stagnant basins and ponds. Because some species are readily cultivated and easily induced to conjugate and divide, they have been widely used in classrooms and laboratories to study biological processes. The usefulness of Paramecium as a model organism has caused one ciliate researcher to characterize it as the "white rat" of the phylum Ciliophora.

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1. paramecium

   A paramecium is a type of single-celled organism, classified as a protozoan, that is typically found in freshwater environments. It is oval in shape and covered with fine, hair-like structures called cilia that aid in its movement and in gathering food. It reproduces both sexually and asexually, and it consumes bacteria, algae, and other microorganisms. Paramecium is known for its complex cellular structure, despite being a single-celled organism, and is often used in biological research and teaching.

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1. Paramecium

   Paramecium is a genus of unicellular ciliate protozoa, commonly studied as a representative of the ciliate group. Paramecia are widespread in freshwater, brackish and marine environments, and are often very abundant in stagnant basins and ponds. Because some species are readily cultivated and easily induced to conjugate and divide, Paramecium has been widely used in classrooms and laboratories to study biological processes. Its usefulness as a model organism has caused one ciliate researcher to characterize it as the "white rat" of the phylum Ciliophora.

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1. Paramecium

   par-a-mē′si-um, n. an infusorian in pond water or vegetable infusions—also Slipper Animalcule:—pl. Paramē′cia. [Gr. paramēkēs, long-shaped, para, beside, mēkos, length.]

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Paramecium

   A genus of ciliate protozoa that is often large enough to be seen by the naked eye. Paramecia are commonly used in genetic, cytological, and other research.

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1. • Ciliate

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of paramecium in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of paramecium in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=paramecium
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Paramecium
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paramecium
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=paramecium
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=paramecium
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=paramecium