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zoophyte

The correct spelling is zoophyte.

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noun

IPA: /ˈzuːfaɪt/

Say it like: Zoo-fyt-e

The correct spelling is 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.

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noun

  1. 1.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.
  2. 2.A plant believed to have the characteristics of an animal, especially a sensitive plant or vegetable lamb.

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