Protozoa

Pronunciation: /ˌproʊtəˈzoʊə/

Protozoa (noun)

  1. Microscopic, single-celled organisms that live in water or moist places and can move or feed in different ways.
  2. Some microscopic organisms in this group can cause illness in humans or animals.

Examples

  • Protozoa live in water and move using tiny structures.
  • Protozoa can be found in soil and ponds.