Protozoan
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌpɹəʊ.təˈzəʊ.ən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Protozoan is a noun meaning Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a protozoan.
Meaning
Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a protozoan.
More Meanings
- (cytology) Any of the diverse group of eukaryotes, of the phylum Protozoa, that are primarily unicellular, existing singly or aggregating into colonies, are usually nonphotosynthetic, and are often classified further into phyla according to their capacity for and means of motility, as by pseudopods, flagella, or cilia.
Word Forms
- protozoa
- protozoans
Synonyms for protozoan
Depending on context, synonyms include protozooid, protozoon, Protozoa, protozoic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include protozoic, protozoon, ameba, ciliate, flagellate, flagellated.
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