Definition
metazoal
adjective
- of, relating to, or belonging to the Metazoa; characteristic of multicellular animals
Usage: technical; biology
Examples
- Metazoal organisms are distinguished from single-celled protozoans by their multicellular structure.
- The metazoal body plan evolved over millions of years.
- Most metazoal species require oxygen for respiration.
- Metazoal development typically involves cell differentiation and specialization.