monad
- noun
- /ˈmɒnæd/
- Archaic
:
protozoo
- Under the microscope, the monad moved swiftly using its slender flagellum.
Examples
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Researchers identified a rare monad in the pond water sample.
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Flagellated monads play an important role in aquatic ecosystems.
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The monad is a fascinating organism.
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Many monads can be found in freshwater.
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In the study, the researchers discovered that the monad could reproduce rapidly under optimal conditions.
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The aquatic biologist observed a tiny monad swimming gracefully through the water sample.
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After filtering the sample, the team found several different types of monads in the pond.
Synonyms
1
9.9
A tiny living thing made of one cell that moves with whip-like tails
A single-celled organism that moves using whiplike tails and sometimes causes disease in people
How Complex
- Specialized
3
4.3
- Archaic
- Specialized
31
5.3
- Specialized
857
3.2
Surface Forms
Etymology
Monad comes from the Greek words monas and monos, which mean 'single' or 'one', the same mono- you see in monopoly. So a biological monad is easy to remember as a 'one' cell organism, a single tiny life form.