Bryozoan (Noun)
Meaning
Sessile aquatic animal forming mossy colonies of small polyps each having a curved or circular ridge bearing tentacles; attach to stones or seaweed and reproduce by budding.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Bryozoans are colonial, sessile aquatic animals that form complex, intricate societies.
- A closer inspection of the rocky shoreline revealed a multitude of bryozoans attached to the stones.
- In marine environments, bryozoans are a crucial food source for many larger animals.
- Researchers discovered a remarkable diversity of bryozoans on the sunken ship, which had created an artificial reef ecosystem.
- In many coral reefs, bryozoans can be found nestled among the nooks and crannies, playing a vital role in the reef's delicate ecosystem.