didinium

/daɪˈdɪniəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of small, marine, heterotrophic dinoflagellates that feed on ciliates and other protists.

“The didiniums in the aquarium were thriving due to the presence of their preferred food source.”

Synonyms

  • dinoflagellate
  • protist

Antonyms

  • autotroph
  • photosynthesizer