dactylozooid

/ˌdæktɪloʊˈzoʊɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A colonial organism consisting of a stalk with a series of polyps, typically in the genus Eudendrium, that are united by a common digestive system.

“The dactylozooid colonies thrive in shallow waters, feeding on plankton and small invertebrates.”

Synonyms

  • colonial organism
  • polyp colony

Antonyms

  • single-cell organism
  • solitary organism