"Zoophyte" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Zoophyte" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Zoophyte" Meaning

A zoophyte is an outmoded term that was once used to describe a type of marine invertebrate animal that belongs to the phylum Cnidaria, which also includes corals, jellyfish, and sea anemones. This group was also previously thought to belong to a separate phylum called Coelenterata, but it has now been absorbed into the Cnidaria phylum in modern taxonomy.

"Zoophyte" Examples

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The zoophyte coral reefs in the Caribbean are home to a diverse array of marine life.
The zoophyte colonies are unexpectedly resistant to disease and pesticides.
The zoophyte's colonies are monospecific, consisting of a single species of organism.

As nautical term:

The sailor's description of the ship was a zoophyte, living thing that needs care and nurturing.

"Zoophyte" Similar Words

Zoophilous

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Admiring or having a strong affection for animals.

Zoophily

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The term "zoophily" refers to a type of exotic dance in which a woman figures as the principal performer, accompanied by a male partner who plays the role of the main narrator and virtue of the dance, where the performance can mimic a fabulous exotic scene.<br><br>In other words, it's an exotic or romantic dance form that often features a female soloist or small group, typically enacted in a contrasting scenic style.

Zoophite

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Zoophobia

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Zoophobia is the abnormal and irrational fear of animals. It is a type of specific phobia, which is characterized by excessive or persistent fear of a particular object, situation, or living thing. In this case, the fear is specifically directed towards animals or being considered nonhuman.

Zoophobic

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Having a fear or dislike of animals or being afraid to appear in or near animals, especially if they are large or wild.

Zoophoric

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Zoophorous

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Zoophyta

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Zoophytes

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Zoophytic

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Zoophytical

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Zoophytoid

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Zoophytology

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Zooplankton

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Zoopraxiscope

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Zoopraxiscopes

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