Single-celled organism Crossword Clue

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Single-celled organism Crossword Answer

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MONAD

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(noun)
1. naked freshwater or marine or parasitic protozoa that form temporary pseudopods for feeding and locomotion

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SINGLE-CELLED (adjective)
1. having a single cell (and thus not divided into cells)
ORGANISM (noun)
1. a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
2. a system considered analogous in structure or function to a living body

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

MONAD
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