vorticella

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Noun vorticella has 1 sense

vorticella - any of various protozoa having a transparent goblet-shaped body with a retractile stalk
--₁ is a kind of ciliate, ciliated protozoan, ciliophoran
--₁ is a member of genus Vorticella

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Vorticella

Definition: Vorticella is a genus of microscopic, bell-shaped, ciliated protozoans that are usually found in freshwater environments.

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Noun

Sense 1:

Definition: A genus of delicate, bell-shaped protozoans.

Sample Sentence: The vorticella is a fascinating microscopic organism that exhibits remarkable movements using its cilia.

Sense 2:

Definition: A cluster of vorticella organisms.

Sample Sentence: Under the microscope, the vorticella formed a mesmerizing cluster, their bell-shaped bodies pulsating in unison.

Sense 3:

Definition: A local name for vorticella in a specific region.

Sample Sentence: In this particular pond, vorticella is commonly referred to as "water bells" due to their bell-like shape.