choanephora

/koʊ.nɛf.ərə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of choanoflagellate protists.

“The choanephora species were studied to gain insights into their unique cellular structure.”

2. noun

A type of choanoflagellate, especially those in the genus Choanephora.

“The choanephora were found to be abundant in the freshwater sample.”

Synonyms

  • choanoflagellate
  • protist

Antonyms

  • multicellular organism