Vampyrella

noun

Vam·​py·​rel·​la

ˌvampəˈrelə,

-ˌpīˈr-

: a genus of protozoans (order Amoebina) comprising small amoeboid forms that are ectoparasitic on algae

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from vampyrus vampire + -ella

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