zooecial

/zʊːˈsiː.əl/

Definitions

1. noun

A segment of a colonial organism such as a bryozoan or a hydrozoan, consisting of a single animal or a small group of animals, often with a common wall.

“The zooecia in this coral reef are responsible for the intricate structure and shape of the reef.”

Synonyms

  • colonial organism segment
  • zooid

Antonyms

  • individual organism