ˈzōəˌfīt noun
( -s )
Etymology: Greek zōophyton, from zō- zo- + phyton plant — more at phyt-
1. obsolete : a plant resembling an animal
2. : any of numerous invertebrate animals (as a coral, gorgonian, sea anemone, hydroid, bryozoan, or sponge) more or less resembling plants in appearance or mode of growth ; especially : one (as many corals and hydroids) that forms a branching arborescent colony attached to a substrate
• zo·o·phyt·ic | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|fid.ik adjective