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amoeboid

 

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Adjective amoeboid has 1 sense
  1. ameboid, amoeboid - like an amoeba (especially in having a variable irregular shape)

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Amoeboid

Definition:

adjective: Having the characteristics of an amoeba, a single-celled organism that moves and changes shape by extending pseudopods.

noun: A creature or organism that exhibits amoeboid characteristics.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The amoeboid organism extended its pseudopods to capture its prey.
  2. Under the microscope, we could observe the amoeboid motion of the single-celled organism.
  3. Researchers are studying the behavior of amoeboid organisms to understand their adaptability.

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