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archaea

/ˈɑːrkɪə/ noun · British & US
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What does archaea mean?

noun

A domain of single-celled microorganisms that are prokaryotic and lack a true nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.

Example

"The archaea are thought to have evolved from a common ancestor with bacteria."

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