zoogloea

/zoʊɡˈloʊ.ɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of colonial organism formed by the aggregation of algae and bacteria, often found in aquatic environments.

“The zoogloea in the pond was home to a diverse array of microorganisms.”

Synonyms

  • algae-bacterial aggregate
  • colonial organism

Antonyms

  • autotrophic organism