Definition

A small chamber or tube that houses the individual animals of certain aquatic organisms, specifically in a group called Bryozoa.

Example

The bryozoan colony was made up of many zooecia, each containing a living zooid.

Conversation

Did you know that a zooecium is part of how bryozoans live?

Really? I had no idea they had such unique structures.

Yeah, it's like a little home for each zooid in the colony.

That’s fascinating! Nature has so many interesting designs.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Zooecium → It is formed from "zoo-" (from Greek "zōion", meaning animal) and "-ecium" (from Greek "oikos", meaning house or dwelling). The word refers to a dwelling or habitat of animals, particularly in the context of certain marine organisms.

Memory Tip

Think of 'zoo' which relates to animals ('zōion') and 'ecium' meaning a place or house. This helps you remember that 'zooecium' refers to a place where animals live.

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