noun
- Plural of polyzoan; small aquatic animals that live in colonies and are related to bryozoans.
Usage: Also called bryozoans; primarily used in zoology and marine biology contexts; The term 'polyzoan' is less common in modern usage than 'bryozoan'
Examples
- The researcher studied polyzoans under the microscope to understand their colonial structure.
- Polyzoans form intricate branching colonies on rocks and seaweed in marine environments.
- These polyzoans are filter feeders that play an important role in aquatic ecosystems.
- The fossil record contains many preserved polyzoans from ancient seas.