gɒnɪdaɪɔɪd

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of a gonidium, especially an asexual reproductive body of a bryozoan.

“The bryozoan colony exhibited gonidioid structures during its life cycle.”

2. noun

a gonidium or asexual reproductive body of a bryozoan.

“The scientist studied the gonidioid under a microscope to understand its development process.”