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holozoic
[ hol-uh-zoh-ik, hoh-luh- ]
/ ˌhɒl əˈzoʊ ɪk, ˌhoʊ lə- /
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adjective Biology.
feeding on solid food particles in the manner of most animals.
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Words nearby holozoic
holorachischisis, holosericeous, holosystolic, holothurian, holotype, holozoic, holp, holpen, hols, Holst, Holstein
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How to use holozoic in a sentence
Chromatophores may or may not be present and food-taking is holozoic, in many cases at least.
Marine Protozoa from Woods Hole|Gary N. CalkinsNutrition is holozoic, a deep groove leading down to a mouth and pharynx.
British Dictionary definitions for holozoic
holozoic
/ (ˌhɒləˈzəʊɪk) /
adjective
(of animals) obtaining nourishment by feeding on plants or other animals
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Medical 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.
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