polyzoa
/ˌpɑliˈzoʊə/
noun
- A group of small aquatic animals that live in colonies, also called bryozoans or moss animals.
- Polyzoa often form crusty mats on rocks and shells in the ocean.
- The aquarium had a colony of polyzoa growing on the glass.
- Scientists study polyzoa to learn how simple animals build complex communities.
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