Definitions

1. noun

A group of single-celled, flagellated protists that feed on other organisms and are characterized by the presence of axopodia or other whip-like structures.

“The merozoa stage of a malaria parasite is the stage that infects red blood cells.”

2. noun

A subgroup of the phylum Cnidaria, characterized by the presence of a stinging tentacle and a nerve net.

“The merozoa are a group of cnidarians that are found in freshwater environments.”