polyzoic

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pɒliˈzəʊ.ɪk/

Adjective

polyzoic (not comparable)

1. (zoology) Of a tapeworm, having multiple proglottids.

   Antonym: monozoic

2. (zoology, obsolete) Bryozoan.
3. (archaic) Relating to a primitive stage of human religion in which natural phenomena are interpreted as animals or monsters.

Noun

polyzoic (plural polyzoics)

1. (zoology) A spore that produces many sporozoites.

Related terms

• polyzoarium
• polyzoary
• polyzoon