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holozoic

American  
[hol-uh-zoh-ik, hoh-luh-] / ˌhɒl əˈzoʊ ɪk, ˌhoʊ lə- /

adjective

Biology.

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

holozoic British  
/ ˌhɒləˈzəʊɪk /

adjective

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

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Etymology

Origin of holozoic

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

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