zoaria
/zoʊˈɛriə/
noun
- Colonies of tiny aquatic animals called bryozoans, which live together in a shared structure that looks like moss or coral.
- In the fossil record, ancient zoaria help scientists understand past ocean environments.
- The aquarium's filter was clogged with zoaria that had spread across the glass.
- The diver discovered beautiful zoaria growing on the underside of the dock.