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Bryozoan

Noun:

A bryozoan refers to any member of the phylum Bryozoa, which comprises small aquatic invertebrates that live in colonies. They are commonly known as moss animals or sea mats due to their moss-like appearance. Bryozoans have a hard exoskeleton made of calcium carbonate and play an essential role in marine ecosystems.

Example Sentence 1:

The bryozoan colony attached to the rock was teeming with tiny individual organisms.

Example Sentence 2:

Scientists are studying the ecological impacts of bryozoan colonies in coral reefs.

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