endozoa

/ɛndəʊˈziːə/

Definitions

1. noun

a subkingdom of eukaryotic organisms that obtain their nutrients by ingesting other organisms

“The endozoans in the ocean play a crucial role in maintaining the ecosystem balance.”

Synonyms

  • endosymbionts
  • symbionts

Antonyms

  • ectosymbionts
  • ectozoans