coenoblast

/ˌsiːnəˈblæst/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of ciliate protozoan that is a predator of other protozoa, or a member of a community of individuals of the same species living together in a colony.

“The scientist studied the coenoblasts in the freshwater lake, observing their unique social behavior.”

Synonyms

  • ciliate
  • colonial organism
  • protozoan

Antonyms

  • individual cell
  • solo organism