zoophyta
/zoʊˈɒfɪtə/Definitions
1. noun
A division of the animal kingdom that includes animals with both plant and animal characteristics.
“The zoophyta class of organisms is unique in its ability to photosynthesize like plants.”
2. noun
A type of marine animal that is a colony of small, usually sessile, polyps, typically attached to rocks or reefs.
“The coral reefs are home to a vast array of zoophyta species.”