Calycozoon

/ˌkælɪkoʊˈzoʊɑn/ noun

A singular organism or individual specimen belonging to the Calycozoa classification; a single cup-bearing marine creature.

Singular form of calycozoa, using the Greek singular zoon (animal) instead of the plural zoa. This parallels patterns like protozoon/protozoa, allowing scientists to discuss one organism versus many.

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