| zoocyst | <biology> A cyst formed by certain Protozoa and unicellular plants which the contents divide into a large number of granules, each of which becomes a germ. Origin: Zoo- + cyst. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| zoocytium | Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Zoon = an animal + a hollow vessel. <zoology> The common support, often branched, of certain species of social Infusoria. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| zoodendrium | <zoology> The branched, and often treelike, support of the colonies of certain Infusoria. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Zoon = an animal + a tree. (28 Oct 1998) |
| zoodermic | Relating to the skin of an animal. Origin: zoo-+ G. Derma, skin (05 Mar 2000) |
| zooecium | <zoology> One of the cells or tubes which inclose the feeling zooids of Bryozoa. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Zoon = an animal + house. (28 Oct 1998) |
| zooecology | <study> The scientific study of the relationship between animals and their environment. (06 May 1997) |
| zooerastia | Synonym: bestiality. Origin: zoo-+ G. Erastes, lover (05 Mar 2000) |
| zooerythrine | <ornithology, zoology> A peculiar organic red colouring matter found in the feathers of various birds. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| zooflagellate | <protozoa> Flagellate protozoa that do not have chlorophyll and are either holozoic, saprozoic, or symbiotic. (09 Oct 1997) |
| zoofulvin | A yellow pigment obtained from the feathers of certain birds. (05 Mar 2000) |
| zoogamous | <biology> Of or pertaining zoogamy. Origin: Zoo- + Gr. Marriage. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| zoogamy | <biology> The sexual reproduction of animals. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| zoogenesis | <cell biology> The origin of animal life on the planet. The origin and evolution of a particular animal species. (11 May 1997) |
| zoogenic | <biology> Of or pertaining to zoogeny, animal production. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| zoogeny | The doctrine of the formation of living beings. Origin: root of Gr. To be born, offspring. (28 Oct 1998) |