Associations to the word «Bryozoan»

Wiktionary

BRYOZOAN, adjective. (zoology) Pertaining to bryozoa.
BRYOZOAN, noun. (zoology) A bryozoon.
BRYOZOAN, noun. (zoology) A member of a bryozoan colony.

Dictionary definition

BRYOZOAN, noun. Sessile aquatic animal forming mossy colonies of small polyps each having a curved or circular ridge bearing tentacles; attach to stones or seaweed and reproduce by budding.

Wise words

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