metazoan Zoology

metazoan Zoology
metazoan Zoology [ˌmɛtə'zəʊən]
noun a member of the major division Metazoa, which comprises all animals other than protozoans and sponges.
adjective relating to metazoans.
Origin
from mod. L. Metazoa, from meta- (expressing change) + zōia, plural of zōion 'animal'.

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