Definitions

1. noun

A zooid that forms part of a colonial tunicate, particularly one that is responsible for the colony’s feeding and digestion.

“The ascidiozooid was crucial to the colony’s survival, as it was responsible for capturing nutrients from the surrounding water.”

2. noun

A type of zooid found in colonies of ascidians, which are marine animals related to sea squirts.

“The researchers studied the structure and function of ascidiozooids in various species of ascidians.”