unicellular
[/ˌjuːnɪˈsɛljələr/]
adjective
unicelular
1. composed of or consisting of a single cell
Bacteria are unicellular organisms that reproduce through binary fission.
As bactérias são organismos unicelulares que se reproduzem por fissão binária.
2. relating to or characteristic of organisms made up of only one cell
The amoeba is a common example of a unicellular eukaryote found in freshwater.
A ameba é um exemplo comum de eucarionte unicelular encontrado em água doce.
This is primarily a scientific and academic term used in biology education and research across both Brazil and the United States. It appears frequently in high school and university curricula when studying microbiology and cell biology. The term is used identically in both cultures as it is part of international scientific nomenclature.
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