zoarium

/zoʊˈɛriəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A part of a marine invertebrate’s body, especially a part of a coral or a bryozoan, that bears or is formed by zooids.

“The coral’s zoarium was a vibrant shade of blue.”

2. noun

A group of zooids that form a single individual.

“The zoarium was composed of hundreds of tiny, interconnected animals.”

Synonyms

  • colonial
  • zooid

Antonyms

  • individual
  • solitary