Bryozoans

/ˌbraɪəˈzoʊənz/ noun

Definition

Plural of bryozoan; multiple tiny colonial marine animals that together form branching or encrusting structures.

Etymology

Standard English plural of bryozoan, maintaining the Greek roots 'bryon' (moss) and 'zoon' (animal) with the addition of the standard -s plural marker.

Kelly Says

Bryozoans are masters of adaptation—different species form different structures depending on their environment, some creating rigid branches while others form soft, feathery colonies that wave like underwater gardens.

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