What is another word for paramecia?
Pronunciation: [pˌaɹəmˈiːʃə] (IPA) 
Paramecia are microscopic, single-celled organisms belonging to the phylum Ciliophora. There are a number of synonyms for paramecia, such as ciliate or ciliates, which refers to their method of movement as they use cilia to propel themselves through their environment. Other synonyms include infusoria or infusorians, which is the broader classification of single-celled organisms found in freshwater sources. Some people may also refer to paramecia as protozoa, although this term is more commonly used to refer to a larger group of single-celled organisms that includes paramecia. Regardless of what they are called, paramecia are fascinating organisms to study and observe under a microscope.
