Vocabulary Entry

zooid

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noun

A zooid is an individual animal, especially in a colonial organism, that is part of a group or colony of animals of the same species.

Example Sentences

"Each zooid in the colony of bryozoans performs specific functions for survival."

"In a sea pen, the zooids are interconnected, allowing them to share resources."

"Some jellyfish have zooids that can specialize in feeding or reproduction."