bryozoan

/braɪˈɒzɪən/

Definitions

1. noun

any of various small, aquatic, colonial, or solitary invertebrate animals that belong to the phylum Bryozoa, characterized by a sac-like body with a ring of tentacles at the top.

“The bryozoans in this particular ecosystem help maintain the delicate balance of the marine ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • colonial animal
  • moss animal

Antonyms

  • large animal
  • vertebrate