Zoaria
a collection of distinct, individual zooids that make up a compound or colonial organism.
the supporting structure for a polyp colony; polyzoarium.
Historical Examples
Some of these last are penetrated by zoaria of Fredericella indica.
Freshwater Sponges, Hydroids & Polyzoa Nelson Annandale
The colonies originally start from larv produced in the ovicells of the zoaria.
The Sea-beach at Ebb-tide Augusta Foote Arnold
The zoaria are circular or nearly so except when about to undergo division, in which case they are constricted in the middle.
Freshwater Sponges, Hydroids & Polyzoa Nelson Annandale
In the ponds at Port Canning the zoaria grow side by side with, and even entangled with those of Bowerbankia caudata subsp.
Freshwater Sponges, Hydroids & Polyzoa Nelson Annandale
Although the zoaria do not form compound colonies by secreting a common membrane or investment, they are markedly gregarious.
Freshwater Sponges, Hydroids & Polyzoa Nelson Annandale
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