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genus tetrahymena

 

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Noun genus tetrahymena has 1 sense
  1. genus Tetrahymena - protozoa having four membranous ciliary organelles
    --1 is a kind of
    protoctist genus
    --1 is a member of Ciliata, class Ciliata, Ciliophora, class Ciliophora
    --1 has member: tetrahymena

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Genus Tetrahymena

Definition:
Genus Tetrahymena refers to a group of unicellular ciliate protozoa, commonly found in freshwater environments. They are characterized by their distinctive tetrahedral shape and possess cilia used for locomotion.

Sense 1 (Noun):
A taxonomic classification representing a genus of ciliated protozoa that includes numerous species, such as Tetrahymena thermophila and Tetrahymena pyriformis.

Example sentence:
The genus Tetrahymena exhibits a wide range of behaviors, from feeding on bacteria to engaging in sexual reproduction.

Sense 2 (Noun):
A species of Tetrahymena, specifically Tetrahymena thermophila, extensively used as a model organism for research in biology and genetics.

Example sentence:
Scientists studying Tetrahymena thermophila aim to understand the mechanisms of gene expression and its relation to environmental factors.

Sense 3 (Noun):
The genomic DNA of Tetrahymena, often utilized as a subject of study due to its unique features and potential applications.

Example sentence:
The research project involved sequencing the genome of genus Tetrahymena, revealing valuable insights into the species' evolution and adaptability.

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