Associations to the word «Polyzoan»

Noun

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Wiktionary

POLYZOAN, adjective. (zoology) Pertaining to polyzoa
POLYZOAN, noun. (zoology) A polyzoon
POLYZOAN, noun. (zoology) A member of a polyzoan colony

Dictionary definition

POLYZOAN, 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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