polyzoa
/pɒliˈzoʊ.ə/Definitions
1. noun
A class of aquatic, sessile invertebrates, typically colonial, and attached to a substrate, often found in freshwater or marine environments.
“The polyzoa in the lake formed a diverse ecosystem.”
2. plural noun
A group of zooids that form a single individual, often attached to a common stalk.
“The polyzoa in the aquarium were an interesting sight.”