calycozoa

/kælɪˈkoʊzə/

Definitions

1. noun

an ancient group of simple, single-celled eukaryotic organisms

“The calycozoa are believed to be one of the earliest forms of life on Earth.”

Synonyms

  • ciliates
  • ciliophora
  • protozoa

Antonyms

  • complex organisms
  • multicellular