Definition
bryozoan
noun
- A tiny marine animal that lives in colonies and has a mouth surrounded by tentacle-like structures for feeding.
Usage: Also called moss animal.; Plural: bryozoans or bryozoa.
adjective
- Of, relating to, or belonging to bryozoans.
Examples
- Bryozoans form delicate, lace-like colonies on rocks and seaweed.
- The scientist studied bryozoan fossils to understand ancient ocean life.
- Bryozoan colonies can be found in both saltwater and freshwater environments.
- Under the microscope, the bryozoan's feeding tentacles were clearly visible.
- These bryozoan structures are sometimes mistaken for coral or seaweed.