Pronunciation: /ˌænɪˈmælkjuːl/
noun a microscopic organism, especially a protozoan or other simple animal
A1 An animalcule is a very small animal or plant that can only be seen under a microscope.
A2 Microorganisms such as animalcules are important for maintaining the balance of ecosystems.
B1 Scientists study animalcules to understand their role in various biological processes.
B2 The discovery of new species of animalcules has expanded our knowledge of microbial diversity.
C1 Advanced microscopy techniques have enabled researchers to observe the behavior of individual animalcules.
C2 The genetic sequencing of different types of animalcules has revealed their evolutionary relationships with other organisms.
formal Under the microscope, the scientist observed the movement of the tiny animalcules in the water sample.
informal I can't believe how small those animalcules are! They're like little bugs swimming around.
slang Those animalcules are so tiny, they're practically invisible!
figurative The gossip spread through the office like a swarm of animalcules, infecting everyone with curiosity.
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