Microbial Ecology Vocabulary

noun a scientist who specializes in the study of life in the universe

• The astrobiologist conducted research on the potential for life on other planets.
• My friend is studying to become an astrobiologist and hopes to find aliens one day.
• That astrobiologist is out of this world with their theories!
• The astrobiologist's imagination soared to new heights as they pondered the possibilities of extraterrestrial life.

noun a community of microorganisms that inhabit a particular environment, such as the body or soil

• The study aimed to investigate the impact of diet on the composition of the gut microbiome.
• Eating yogurt regularly can help keep your microbiome healthy.
• Gotta take care of your gut bugs to maintain a balanced microbiome.
• Just like a garden needs good soil, our bodies need a diverse microbiome to stay healthy.

noun a type of marine protozoan characterized by a spiny skeleton made of strontium sulfate

• The acantharian is a type of marine organism with a unique skeletal structure.
• I read an interesting article about acantharians and their role in the ocean ecosystem.
• Those little acantharians are pretty cool looking, don't you think?
• Her thoughts floated like acantharians in the vast ocean of her mind.

noun a member of the Actinopoda class of protozoans

adjective relating to or resembling the Actinopoda, a class of protozoans characterized by radiating pseudopodia

• The actinopodian organism is known for its distinctive radial symmetry.
• I saw a cool actinopodian creature at the aquarium today.
• That actinopodian thingamajig looks pretty funky.
• Her personality is like an actinopodian, with many different facets to discover.