cyathozooid

/saɪ.əθoʊˈzoʊɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A zooid, especially one of the reproductive or fertile polyps of a colonial coral.

“The cyathozooids of the coral colony played a crucial role in the reproduction process.”

2. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of a cyathozooid.

“The cyathozooid structure of the coral reef was studied by marine biologists.”

Synonyms

  • polyp
  • zooid

Antonyms

  • non-reproductive
  • sterile