Bryozoa (Noun)
Meaning
Marine or freshwater animals that form colonies of zooids.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Bryozoa are aquatic animals that filter food particles from the water, playing a crucial role in marine ecosystems.
- The structure of bryozoa colonies has been studied to develop new materials and designs for advanced technologies.
- Unlike corals, bryozoa are distributed throughout the world, from tropical waters to polar seas and also in freshwater environments.
- Many species of bryozoa have cryptic life cycles that make it difficult to study them in a laboratory setting.
- Scientists have documented over five thousand species of bryozoa, each displaying unique features and adaptations to its environment.