rhizopodan

/ˌraɪzoʊˈpɒdən/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by rhizopods; having a rhizopod-like structure or form

“The scientist studied the rhizopodan features of the ancient fossil”

2. noun

a member of the Rhizopoda, a class of protozoa

“The rhizopodan sample was found in the freshwater lake”

Synonyms

  • protozoan
  • rhizopod

Antonyms

  • metazoan
  • multicellular