Cosmozoans

/ˌkɒzmoʊˈzoʊənz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cosmozoan; hypothetical extraterrestrial organisms or life forms existing in the cosmos.

Etymology

Plural form of cosmozoan, from Greek kosmos + zoon. The concept became more scientifically grounded with astrobiology in the 20th century.

Kelly Says

Carl Sagan and other scientists have spent decades searching for cosmozoans—any organisms living elsewhere in the universe would be the greatest discovery ever!

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