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Ectoprocta

Definition:

Ectoprocta, commonly known as Bryozoans or "moss animals," are small aquatic invertebrates that live in colonies and are characterized by their tentacle-bearing feeding structures.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A phylum of small aquatic invertebrates forming branching or encrusting colonial zooids with a calcareous exoskeleton.
2. A colony of these invertebrates.

Usage:

Ectoprocta are often found in freshwater lakes and rivers, as well as in marine environments.

Sample Sentences:

1. The microscope revealed the intricate structures of the ectoprocta.
2. The ectoprocta colony displayed a beautiful branching pattern.
3. Scientists are studying the ecological role of ectoprocta in the river ecosystem.

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