unicellular
u·ni·cel·lu·lar / ˌyoōnəˈselyələr/ • adj. Biol. (of protozoans, certain algae and spores, etc.) consisting of a single cell. ∎ (of an evolutionary or developmental stage) characterized by the formation or presence of a single cell or cells.
unicellular
unicellular Describing tissues, organs, or organisms consisting of a single cell. For example, the reproductive organs of some algae and fungi are unicellular. Unicellular organisms include bacteria, protozoans, and certain algae. Compare acellular; multicellular.
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