microzoa
/ˌmaɪkrəˈzoʊ.ə/Definitions
1. noun
a group of very small single-celled eukaryotic microorganisms, typically flagellate protozoa
“The scientist studied the behavior of microzoa in aquatic ecosystems.”
2. noun
a class of eukaryotic microorganisms, often unicellular and flagellate, that are usually microscopic and often difficult to culture
“The discovery of microzoa has expanded our understanding of the microbial world.”