Microorganisms Glossary

noun the bacterium itself

• Anthrax is a serious infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria.
• I heard that anthrax can be really dangerous if not treated properly.
• I ain't messing around with anthrax, that stuff is no joke.
• The spread of rumors in the office was like a silent anthrax, infecting everyone with fear and uncertainty.

noun a protozoan or other organism with cilia

adjective having minute hairs or cilia

• The ciliate cells in the organism have tiny hair-like structures called cilia.
• I learned about ciliate organisms in my biology class.
• Check out that cool ciliate under the microscope!
• His argument was as intricate as a ciliate organism.

noun A eukaryote is an organism whose cells contain a nucleus and other organelles enclosed within membranes.

• Eukaryotes are organisms whose cells have a true nucleus containing their genetic material.
• Did you know that humans are eukaryotes?
• Eukaryotes are like the VIPs of the cell world.
• In the world of cells, eukaryotes are the kings and queens ruling with their nucleus.

noun a type of protozoan belonging to the Actinophryidae family

• The actinophryan is a type of marine protozoan that is characterized by its radiating pseudopodia.
• I saw a cool video of an actinophryan capturing its prey with its tentacle-like arms.
• That actinophryan looks like something out of a sci-fi movie!
• Her creativity radiates outwards like the pseudopodia of an actinophryan.