An amoeba or ameba / əˈmiːbə / (pl.: amoebas or amebas (less commonly, amoebae or amebae / əˈmiːbi /)), [1] often called an amoeboid, is a type of cell or unicellular organism with the ability …

: any of a large genus of protozoans that have no permanent cell organs or structures, that change shape to form temporary lobes for moving and taking in food, and that are widespread …

Oct 29, 2020 · Amoeba is an aquatic, single-cell (unicellular) organism with membrane-bound (eukaryotic) organelles that has no definite shape. It is capable of movement. When seen …

Aug 1, 2025 · Amoebae are microscopic, single-celled organisms, recognized for their constantly changing, irregular shapes. These tiny entities are found widely across various environments, …

Any of various one-celled aquatic or parasitic protozoans of the genus Amoeba or related genera, having no definite form and consisting of a mass of protoplasm containing one or more nuclei …

Jan 10, 2026 · Amoebas are identified by their ability to form temporary cytoplasmic extensions called pseudopodia, or false feet, by means of which they move about. This type of movement, …

Aug 21, 2025 · An amoeba is a single-celled microorganism that lacks both shape and color. Its structure resembles the structure of jelly, and it could take on another shape. Its body is …

The amoebae, one celled animals, smaller than a small pin-head, have existed unchanged since life began. These conditions he has shared with all forms of life from the amoeba to the …

Sep 26, 2023 · In a stricter biological definition, ‘amoeba’ specifically refers to the species belonging to the genus Amoeba. This genus is a member of the family Amoebidae, class …

Feb 26, 2022 · "Amoeba" is a term that describes a simple eukaryotic organism that moves in a characteristic crawling fashion.