Definition

Relating to or characteristic of metazoans, which are multicellular organisms that develop from a single fertilized egg and include animals.

Example

The study of metazoal organisms helps scientists understand the evolution of complex life forms.

Conversation

I just read an article about metazoal organisms.

Oh really? What did it say about them?

It explained how they are complex multicellular animals.

That sounds interesting! I never knew they had such a unique classification.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Metazoal → It is formed from "meta-" (meaning beyond or change) and "zoon" (from Greek, meaning animal). The word "metazoal" refers to organisms that are multicellular animals, indicating a change or evolution beyond single-celled organisms.

Memory Tip

Think of 'meta-' meaning beyond and 'zoon' meaning animal — this helps you remember that 'metazoal' refers to animals that are more complex than single-celled ones.

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