amoebae
- plural of amoeba.
Example Sentences
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Bacteria and viruses can hide inside amoebae, where they may be shielded from disinfectants and other treatment methods.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 6, 2026
They point to climate change, aging water infrastructure, and weak monitoring systems as factors that could allow dangerous amoebae to spread and become harder to control.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 6, 2026
Although most people have never heard of free living amoebae, scientists say they deserve far more attention.
From Science Daily ● May 2, 2026
A deeper understanding of how giant viruses infect and destroy amoebae could eventually help researchers develop new approaches to preventing or treating these infections.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 19, 2026
I suppose it all started when Lorraine and I and these two amoebae called Dennis Kobin and Norton Kelly were hot on those phone gags last September.
From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel
