megazooid

/ˌmɛɡəˈzoʊɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of colonial or aggregate animal that is formed by multiple individuals or zooids.

“The megazooid formation was studied by marine biologists to understand its unique structural properties.”

2. noun

A member of a megazooid colony.

“The megazooids in the coral reef worked together to create a complex ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • colonial animal
  • zooid

Antonyms

  • individual organism
  • solitary animal