zoophytichttp://www.oed.com/dictionary/zoophytic_adj%3Ftab%3Dmeaning_and_usezoophytic, adj.
Revised 2017

zoophyticadjective

Biology.
  1. 1808–
    Of or relating to a zoophyte or zoophytes. Also: produced by zoophytes.
    1. 1808
      Every genus and species of the zoophytic order..can only be included .
      London Med. Review October 369
    2. 1818
      Molluscous and zoophytic animals.
      Journal Science & Arts vol. 5 375
    3. 1855
      About Aldborough and Orford the crag assumes a totally different character, becoming..a zoophytic limestone.
      J. Phillips, Manual of Geology xiii. 402
    4. 1908
      Cells began to unite in groups, and some of these groups took the form of a double-walled sack, our zoöphytic ancestor.
      J. M. Tyler, Man in Light of Evolution iv. 63
    5. 1993
      The street markets specialising in anything from antique furniture to zoophytic plants have their own distinctive character and entertainment value.
      Evening Standard (Nexis) 1 February 24
    6. 2000
      This shrimp lives on a zoophytic calcareous substrate.
      NAFO Sci. Council Studies vol. 33 1

Originally published as part of the entry for zoophyte, n.

zoophytic, adj. was revised in June 2017.

zoophytic, adj. was last modified in July 2023.