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zoophyte

 

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Noun zoophyte has 1 sense
  1. zoophyte - any of various invertebrate animals resembling a plant such as a sea anemone or coral or sponge
    --1 is a kind of
    invertebrate

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Zoophyte

Description:

A zoophyte refers to any animal-like, non-mobile organism that superficially resembles a plant due to its immobility and lack of specialized sensory organs. It is commonly used in biology to describe various invertebrates, often aquatic, such as corals, sponges, and sea anemones.

Sample sentences:

  • The coral reef is home to a diverse range of zoophytes.
  • Scientists study the behavior and physiology of zoophytes to better understand marine ecosystems.
  • During low tide, rock pools are teeming with small zoophytes.
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