Definition

A scientist who specializes in the study of tiny, single-celled organisms known as protozoans.

Example

The protozoologist conducted research on the behavior of various protozoans in their natural habitats.

Conversation

Have you heard about what a protozoologist does?

Yeah, they study those tiny organisms, right?

Exactly! I never knew there was a specific term for it.

It's fascinating how many different fields there are in biology.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Protozoologist → It is formed from "proto-" (from Greek "protos", meaning first) and "zoologist" (from Greek "zōion", meaning animal, and "logia", meaning study). The word refers to a scientist who studies the first or simplest forms of animal life, specifically protozoa.

Memory Tip

Think of 'first' ('proto-') and 'study of animals' ('zoologist') to remember that a protozoologist studies the simplest forms of animal life.

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