What is another word for heliozoa?
Pronunciation: [hˌɛlɪəzˈə͡ʊə] (IPA) 
Heliozoa, also known as sun-animalcules, are a type of microscopic, unicellular, freshwater protozoa. They are characterized by their spherical or amoeboid shape and radiating pseudopodia. Other synonyms for heliozoa include Heliozoon, Heliolites, actinocytic, sun-animal, and sun-animalcule. Heliozoa belong to the phylum Rhizopoda and are related to amoebae. They can be found in both marine and freshwater habitats, where they eat small aquatic organisms and bacteria. Heliozoa are important indicators of water quality and are used as model organisms in ecological and evolutionary studies. Their diverse morphology, feeding habits, and behavior make them of great interest to researchers in the field of protistology.
