Moss Animal (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
- The moss-animal colonies were found attached to the rocks in the shallow waters of the lake.
- Moss-animals are often mistaken for plants due to their greenish color and ability to form dense colonies.
- The moss-animal's unique curved ridge bearing tentacles allows it to capture small prey particles from the water.
- In the aquarium, the moss-animals attached themselves to the glass walls and began to reproduce by budding.
- The moss-animal's ability to form large colonies makes it an important component of the aquatic ecosystem.