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Polyzoan

Description:

Polyzoan refers to a type of colonial aquatic invertebrate belonging to the phylum Bryozoa. These organisms form colonies composed of individual tiny organisms called zooids.

Sense 1:

Noun: A small aquatic invertebrate animal of the phylum Bryozoa that forms colonies of zooids.

Example Sentences:

1. The coral reef is home to various polyzoans, forming colorful and vibrant colonies.
2. Marine biologists are studying the reproductive behavior of polyzoans to understand their evolutionary characteristics.
3. Under the microscope, one can observe the intricate structures of individual zooids in a polyzoan colony.

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