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Chlamydomonas (sh) and bedouin (medicine)


Chlamydomonas (sh)




Genus of single-celled green algae considered to be primitive life-forms of evolutionary significance.

The cell has a spherical cellulose membrane, an eyespot, and a cup-shaped, pigment-containing chloroplast. Though capable of photosynthesis, Chlamydomonas may also absorb nutrients through the cell surface. It is found in soil, ponds, and ditches polluted by manure. It may colour water green. A red-pigmented species turns melting snow red.


bedouin (medicine)


bedouin


One of the nomadic Arabs who live in tents, and are scattered over Arabia, Syria, and northern Africa, especially. In the deserts. Bed"ouinism.

Origin: F. Bedouin, OF. Beduin, fr. Ar. Bedawi rural, living in the desert, fr. Badw desert, fr. Bada to live in the desert, to lead a nomadic life.

Pertaining to the Bedouins; nomad.

Source: Websters Dictionary