holozoic

[hol-uh-zoh-ik, hoh-luh-]

adjective Biology.

feeding on solid food particles in the manner of most animals.

Origin of holozoic

1880–85; holo- + -zoic < Greek zōikós of animals, equivalent to zō(ḗ) life + -ikos -ic

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Examples from the Web for holozoic

Historical Examples of holozoic

Nutrition is holozoic, a deep groove leading down to a mouth and pharynx.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 8
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Chromatophores may or may not be present and food-taking is holozoic, in many cases at least.
Marine Protozoa from Woods Hole
Gary N. Calkins

British Dictionary definitions for holozoic

holozoic

adjective

(of animals) obtaining nourishment by feeding on plants or other animals

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Medicine definitions for holozoic

holozoic

[hŏl′ə-zō′ĭk, hō′lə-]

adj.

Obtaining nourishment by the ingestion of organic material, as animals do. Used of certain protozoans.