Definition: An order of stalked, sessile, single-celled EUKARYOTES. They are considered the transitional link between the flagellated protozoa and the SPONGES, the most primitive metazoans.
infection: coordinate IM with PROTOZOAN INFECTIONS (IM); coordinate with specific protozoan terms (ANTIGENS, PROTOZOAN, etc.) if pertinent
Other names Choanozoas; Choanoflagellidas; Choanoflagellate; Choanozoa; Choanoflagellida; Choanoflagellates