Heliozoa (Noun)
Meaning
Mostly freshwater protozoa.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Heliozoa are mostly freshwater protozoa characterized by the radiating arrangement of stiff, nonmotile pseudopodia called axopodia.
- The classification of Heliozoa is still debated among taxonomists and has undergone significant changes in recent years due to advances in molecular phylogenetics.
- Species of Heliozoa can be found in a variety of aquatic environments, from shallow ponds to deep lakes.
- Some species of Heliozoa are bioluminescent, emitting a blue-green light when disturbed.
- Freshwater habitats such as wetlands and swampy areas also provide suitable environments for certain Heliozoa species.