sarcodinian
/ˌsɑrkəˈdɪniən/
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of the Sarcodina group of protozoans.
- Sarcodinian species are found in both saltwater and freshwater environments.
- The sarcodinian organisms in the sample showed typical pseudopod movement.
- The biology textbook described the sarcodinian life cycle in detail.
noun
- A member of the Sarcodina group; an amoeba or related protozoan.
- The pond was teeming with sarcodinians of various sizes.
- Many sarcodinians are harmless, but a few can infect humans.
- Under the microscope, the sarcodinian appeared to be feeding on bacteria.