Zoon
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈzəʊɒn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Zoon is a noun meaning (biology) A distinct organism.
Meaning
(biology) A distinct organism.
More Meanings
- (biology) Any individual produced from a single egg.
- (biology) The individuals collectively produced from a single egg, also called a compound animal.
- (biology, uncommon) Any of the individuals of a compound organism.
- (biology, rare) Zooid.
Word Forms
- zoons
Antonyms for zoon
Common opposites include zooid.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include zoonule, zoonite, ectozoon, female, zooid, zoonym.
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