Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Paramecium aurelia is another species of single-celled organisms that belongs to the genus Paramecium. It has a more rounded body shape compared to P. caudatum and also moves using cilia.
Related terms
Ecological niche: This term refers to the specific role or position an organism has within its environment, including its interactions with other organisms and its utilization of resources.
Interspecific competition: This term describes the competition between individuals or populations belonging to different species for limited resources in their shared environment.
Predator-prey relationship: This term represents an interaction between two organisms where one (the predator) hunts, kills, and consumes another (the prey).