zoophyte.
An animal thought to have the characteristics of a plant, later specifically an invertebrate of the (former) group Zoophyta, comprising sponges, corals and sea anemones.
Meaning & usage
An animal thought to have the characteristics of a plant, later specifically an invertebrate of the (former) group Zoophyta, comprising sponges, corals and sea anemones.
A plant believed to have the characteristics of an animal, especially a sensitive plant or vegetable lamb.
Where this word comes from
From zoo- + -phyte, after Middle French zoophyte; later reinforced by scientific Latin Zoophyta.
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