noun
- a small marine animal belonging to the phylum Entoprocta, characterized by a crown of tentacles surrounding the mouth and anus.
Usage: zoology; also called entoproct
Examples
- The endoproct attaches itself to rocks and other surfaces on the ocean floor.
- Endoprocts are filter feeders that use their tentacles to capture food particles from the water.
- Scientists study endoprocts to better understand early animal evolution.
- The endoproct's unique body structure makes it an interesting subject for marine biologists.