1. relating to or characterized by sucking
Usage: technical

1. a parasitic protozoan that attaches to and feeds on other organisms by sucking
Usage: biology

Examples

• The suctorian feeding mechanism allows the organism to extract nutrients efficiently.
• Scientists studied the suctorian parasites found in pond water.
• The suctorian protozoan attached itself to the host cell.
• Researchers observed suctorian behavior under the microscope.
• The biology textbook described various suctorian species.
• Suctorian organisms play an important role in aquatic ecosystems.