BRYOZOAN


Meaning of BRYOZOAN in English

n. & adj.

n. any aquatic invertebrate animal of the phylum Bryozoa, forming colonies attached to rocks, seaweeds, etc. Also called POLYZOAN.

adj. of or relating to the phylum Bryozoa. bryozoology n.

[ Gk bruon moss + zoia animals ]

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