hypozoan

/hɪpoʊˈziːən/

Definitions

1. noun

A stage in the life cycle of a marine invertebrate, particularly a bryozoan, that is attached to a substrate and is responsible for the production of new individuals.

“The discovery of a hypozoan colony provided valuable insights into the life cycle of this marine species.”

Synonyms

  • bryozoan
  • zooid

Antonyms

  • adult organism