1. Plural of myxameba; amoeba-like cells or organisms, especially those found in slime molds during their vegetative stage.
Usage: biology; technical; plural form

Examples

• The myxamebas of the slime mold move through the soil in search of food.
• Under the microscope, the myxamebas appeared as single-celled organisms with pseudopodia.
• Researchers observed how myxamebas aggregate to form fruiting bodies.
• The myxamebas feed on bacteria and organic matter in decaying wood.