vorticella
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- noun
- /vɔːrˈtɪsəˌlɑː/
- Specialized
- Under the microscope, the vorticella could be seen contracting its stalk when disturbed.
Examples
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The biologist explained how the vorticella feeds by creating water currents with its cilia.
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The vorticella is often found in ponds.
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Several vorticellae attach themselves to submerged plants in freshwater ponds.
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Under the microscope, a vorticella looks fascinating.
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The vorticella is a fascinating microorganism that can be seen under a microscope, showcasing its unique goblet shape.
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In a freshwater pond, you might observe a vorticella attached to a surface, extending its stalk to feed on tiny particles.
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Scientists study the behavior of vorticella to understand how single-celled organisms interact with their environment.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Vorticella comes from the Latin root vortex meaning 'whirl' or 'whirlpool' and the small ending -ella meaning 'little'. So a vorticella is like a 'little whirl', a tiny single-celled animal that makes spinning water currents with its cilia to feed.