Definition

Describing something that is made up of many small, individual organisms that live together in a colony.

Example

The polyzoic structure of the coral reef supports a diverse range of marine life.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a polyzoic organism before?

No, I haven't! What does that even mean?

It refers to creatures that form colonies of zooids, which is pretty fascinating.

That sounds really interesting! I’d love to learn more about them.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Polyzoic → It is formed from "poly-" (from Greek "polus", meaning many) and "zoic" (from Greek "zoion", meaning animal or living being). The word "polyzoic" refers to a condition or state involving many animals or living beings.

Memory Tip

Think of 'many' ('poly-') animals or living beings ('zoic') to remember that 'polyzoic' describes a state involving multiple organisms.

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