Definition

Relating to the way some organisms, like animals, obtain food by eating other organic materials.

Example

Humans are holozoic organisms because they consume food to obtain nutrients.

Conversation

Have you ever heard the term holozoic?

Yeah, I think it relates to how animals eat, right?

Exactly! It describes organisms that obtain food through ingestion.

That's really interesting; I didn't know there was a specific word for that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Holozoic → It is formed from "holos" (from Greek, meaning whole or entire) and "zoon" (from Greek, meaning animal or living being). The term "holozoic" refers to organisms that consume solid food, indicating a whole or complete form of animal life.

Memory Tip

Think of 'whole' ('holos') and 'animal' ('zoon') to remember that 'holozoic' describes organisms that consume solid food, representing a complete form of life.

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