Protozoa are tiny, single-celled organisms that live in water, soil, and the bodies of other organisms. They are so small that you can only see them with a microscope. Protozoa come in many different shapes and sizes, and they can eat plants, animals, or other protozoa. Some protozoa are helpful, like the ones that help break down dead plants and animals. But other protozoa can cause diseases, like malaria and giardia.
Protozoa are single-celled organisms.
Noun: a single-celled organism that is typically motile and eukaryotic.
Adjective: relating to protozoa.
The word "protozoa" comes from the Greek words "protos" (first) and "zoon" (animal).
The first recorded use of the word "protozoa" was in 1818.
What are protozoa?
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