Cosmozoan

/ˌkɒzmoʊˈzoʊən/ noun

Definition

A living organism adapted to or existing in the cosmos; a hypothetical extraterrestrial life form or organism from outer space.

Etymology

From Greek kosmos (world) + zoon (animal/living being). This science fiction and scientific term describes life forms not originating from Earth.

Kelly Says

In the 19th century, some scientists seriously proposed that life existed throughout space and could travel between worlds—cosmozoans were their name for these cosmic creatures.

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