zoophyte

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Synonyms: oophyte, poophyte, zoophite, zoophyta, zyophyte, neophyte, anophyte, zoophage, zoophile, zoophobe, nosophyte

Antonyms: oophyte, poophyte, zoophite, zoophyta, zyophyte, neophyte, anophyte, zoophage, zoophile, zoophobe, nosophyte

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|biology|historical}} An animal thought to have the characteristics of a [[plant]], later specifically an invertebrate of the (former) group Zoophyta, comprising [[sponge]]s, [[coral]]s and [[sea anemone]]s. {{defdate|from 17th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|biology|historical}} A [[plant]] believed to have the characteristics of an [[animal]], especially a [[sensitive plant]] or [[vegetable lamb]]. {{defdate|from 17th c.}}

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