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Parazoa

Parazoa

9.9
Animals made of many cells, including sponges, that lack true tissues and organs
  • noun
  • /ˌpærəˈzoʊə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Parazoa represent the simplest multicellular animals, lacking true tissues and organs.

Examples

  • Sponges are classified in the phylum Porifera, which is the only group within the Parazoa.

  • Researchers study Parazoa to understand early evolutionary developments in animal life.

  • The classification of Parazoa includes only the phylum Porifera.

  • Many scientists study Parazoa to understand early animal evolution.

  • Sponges, which belong to the Parazoa, are known for their simple body structure and lack of true tissues.

  • The Parazoa are distinguished from other animal groups by their less-specialized cells.

  • Understanding Parazoa is crucial for researchers studying the origins of multicellular life.

Synonyms

subkingdom Parazoa
vsParazoa
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of simple animals like sponges that do not have true tissues

has identical meaning but uses the shorter form of the name

Compounds

subkingdom Parazoa
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of simple animals like sponges that do not have true tissues

Surface Forms

Parazoa singular
Parazoas plural

Etymology

Parazoa comes from Greek parts para- meaning 'beside' and -zoa meaning 'animals', the same root you see in zoo. So Parazoa names animals that sit 'beside' the more complex animals — simple creatures like sponges that do not have true tissues.