Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
metazoic
Adjective
ˌmɛtəˈzoʊɪk
Definition
Relating to the metazoans, which are multicellular organisms that belong to the kingdom Animalia.
Examples
- Most of the organisms we see around us, including humans, belong to the metazoic group.
- Researchers study metazoic life forms to understand the evolution of complex biological systems.
Meaning
The term ‘metazoic’ refers to a stage or condition of multicellular animal life, distinguishing it from unicellular organisms.
Synonyms
- Multicellular
- Animalia
