sarcodous

/sɑrkəˈdus, ˈsärkədəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling sarcosomes, which are organelles found in certain protists.

“The biologist studied the sarcodous characteristics of the amoeba under a microscope.”

2. noun

a cell or organism with sarcosomes.

“The scientist identified several sarcodous cells in the sample.”

Synonyms

  • amoebozoan
  • sarcosomal

Antonyms

  • endosymbiotic
  • mitochondrial