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Bryozoa

Definition of Bryozoa

noun

Zoology
  • a phylum of sedentary aquatic invertebrates that comprises the moss animals. Also called Ectoprocta, Polyzoa.

Origin:

modern Latin (plural), from Greek bruon 'moss' + zōia 'animals'

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