unicellular

 
Pronunciation: /ˌjuːnɪˈsɛljʊlə/

adjective

Biology
  • (of protozoans, certain algae, spores, etc.) consisting of a single cell: patches of unicellular algae a group of unicellular glands
  • (of an evolutionary or developmental stage) characterized by the formation or presence of a single cell or cells: the unicellular precursors of arms and legs