Bryozoa

American  

[brahy-uh-zoh-uh] / ˌbraɪ əˈzoʊ ə /

noun

1. a phylum of invertebrates comprising about 4000 marine and freshwater species of bryozoans.

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Etymology

Origin of Bryozoa

From New Latin, dating back to 1840–50; bryo-, -zoa

Example Sentences

When named with reference to their double shells, they are called Bivalves; and with them are associated a host of less conspicuous animals, known as Ascidians, Brachiopods, and Bryozoa.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 09, No. 52, February, 1862 by Various

Bryozoa, "moss-animals," from some forming cells having that appearance.

From Marvels of Pond-life A Year's Microscopic Recreations by Slack, Henry J.

Bryozoa, a group of minute animals which form encrustations on seaweeds and stones, 46.

From The Biological Problem of To-day Preformation Or Epigenesis? The Basis of a Theory of Organic Development by Hertwig, Oscar

See prehensile processes on the cells of some Bryozoa, often having the shape of a bird's bill.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah

The Bryozoa have many affinities with the Mollusca, to which some naturalists consider them to belong.

From The Contemporary Review, Volume 36, September 1879 by Various