what is genus paramecium
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Paramecium (parr-É-MEE-sh(ee-)Ém, /ËpaerÉËmiËÊâ±Ém/ ËpÃ¦rÉËmiËÊâ±Ém or-parr-É-mee-see, /Ém/) ËpaerÉËmiËsiÉm ËpÃ¦rÉËmiËsiÉm is a genus of unicellular, ciliated protozoan commonly studied as a representative of the. ciliate grouparamecia feed on microorganisms like bacteria, algae, and yeasts. To gather food, the Paramecium uses its cilia to sweep prey organisms, along with some water, through the oral groove, and into the mouth opening.