polyzoic

/pɒlɪˈzoʊɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Of or pertaining to colonies of zooids, such as in a colonial organism.

“The polyzoic colonies thrived in the shallow waters of the lake.”

2. noun

A colonial organism, especially one with a polyp-like structure.

“The polyzoic growths were found on the rocks in the ocean.”

Synonyms

  • colonial
  • polypoid

Antonyms

  • solitary