metazoan (Meaning)

Wordnet

metazoan (n)

any animal of the subkingdom Metazoa; all animals except protozoans and sponges

Webster

One of the Metazoa.

No Synonyms and anytonyms found

Metazoans are multicellular, eukaryotic organisms that exhibit a high level of complexity and organization.
The phylum Porifera, composed of sponges, represents the simplest metazoans with a unique filter-feeding system.
Cnidarians, such as jellyfish and corals, are diploblastic metazoans with radial symmetry and gastrovascular cavities.
Flatworms are triploblastic metazoans known for their flattened bodies and basic organ systems.
Nematodes, or roundworms, are cylindrical metazoans with a cuticle and a complete digestive system.
Annelids, including earthworms and leeches, are segmented metazoans with well-developed circulatory and respiratory systems.
Mollusks, like clams and snails, are soft-bodied metazoans with a muscular foot and a protective shell.
Arthropods, the most diverse metazoan group, include insects, spiders, and crustaceans characterized by jointed appendages and exoskeletons.
Echinoderms, such as starfish and sea urchins, are marine metazoans with unique water-vascular systems and a spiny exoskeleton.
Chordates are the most complex metazoans, including vertebrates with a notochord, dorsal nerve cord, and pharyngeal slits during their embryonic development.

any animal of the subkingdom Metazoa; all animals except protozoans and spongesOne of the Metazoa.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Metazoans are multicellular, eukaryotic organisms that exhibit a high level of complexity and organization.

The phylum Porifera, composed of sponges, represents the simplest metazoans with a unique filter-feeding system.

Cnidarians, such as jellyfish and corals, are diploblastic metazoans with radial symmetry and gastrovascular cavities.

Flatworms are triploblastic metazoans known for their flattened bodies and basic organ systems.