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difflugia

difflugia

9.9
A tiny one-celled animal that lives in water with an oval shell made of sand grains
  • noun
  • /dɪˈfluːdʒiə/
  • Specialized
: diflugia
  • Under the microscope, the difflugia was visible, carrying its shell of sand grains.

Examples

  • Researchers often study difflugia to understand how protozoans construct their protective casings.

  • Under the microscope, the difflugia was clearly visible, displaying its unique shell made of cemented sand grains.

  • The presence of difflugia in water samples can indicate specific environmental conditions.

  • The difflugia is often found in freshwater environments.

  • Did you see the difflugia under the microscope?

  • Researchers often study difflugia to understand how these protozoans construct their protective shells from sand grains.

  • The presence of difflugia in water samples can reveal important information about the environmental conditions of the area.

Surface Forms

difflugia singular
difflugiae plural

Etymology

The word difflugia probably comes from the root diff- meaning 'apart' or 'spread', like in the English word diffuse. These tiny protozoans build a shell by gathering many scattered sand grains, so thinking of 'scattered' grains helps you remember the name.