heliozoan
|he-li-o-zo-an|
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/ˌhiːliəˈzoʊən/
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/ˌhiːliəˈzəʊən/
sun-like aquatic organism
Etymology
Etymology Information
'heliozoan' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'helios' meaning 'sun' and 'zoon' meaning 'animal'.
Historical Evolution
'heliozoan' was derived from the Greek words 'helios' and 'zoon', and eventually became the modern English word 'heliozoan'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sun animal', referring to its appearance, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of single-celled aquatic organism belonging to the class Heliozoa, characterized by a spherical body and radiating pseudopodia.
Heliozoans are often found in freshwater environments.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/07 03:38