cosmozoan

/kɒzmoʊˈzeɪən/

Definitions

1. noun

A hypothetical ancient eukaryotic cell that was thought to be the common ancestor of all eukaryotes, possessing characteristics of both protozoa and algae.

“The discovery of the cosmozoan shed new light on the evolution of eukaryotic cells.”

Synonyms

  • ancient cell
  • eukaryote

Antonyms

  • prokaryote