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Arcellidae

Arcellidae

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A group of tiny one-celled animals that live in soil and fresh water worldwide
  • noun
  • /ɑrˈsɛlɪˌdeɪ/
  • Specialized
: Arcellidae
  • Scientists discovered several new species of Arcellidae in samples from the lake.

Examples

  • Some members of Arcellidae can be indicators of environmental change in freshwater habitats.

  • Arcellidae play an important role in soil ecosystems by recycling nutrients.

  • The Arcellidae family includes various species of protozoa.

  • Many researchers study Arcellidae for their ecological significance.

  • The Arcellidae family includes many different species that thrive in freshwater environments.

  • Scientists found abundant Arcellidae in soil samples, indicating a healthy ecosystem.

  • Researchers examine Arcellidae to understand their role in nutrient cycling within aquatic systems.

Synonyms

family Arcellidae
vsArcellidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of one-celled creatures that live in soil and fresh water

has identical meaning but specifies that members are single celled

Compounds

family Arcellidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of one-celled creatures that live in soil and fresh water

Surface Forms

Arcellidae singular
Arcellidaes plural

Etymology

Arcellidae comes from the name Arcella, which in turn comes from Latin arca 'box' plus the small ending -ella 'little'. Think of a tiny 'box' shell to remember that Arcellidae are single-celled animals that carry a small shell and live in soil and fresh water.