zoa

[ zoh-uh ]

/ ˈzoʊ ə /

noun

plural of zoon.

Nearby words

zm, zn, znaniecki, zo, zo-, zoa, zoacanthosis, zoaea, zoan, zoanthropy, zoar

Definition for zoa (2 of 3)

zoon

[ zoh-on ]

/ ˈzoʊ ɒn /

noun, plural zo·a [zoh-uh] /ˈzoʊ ə/. Biology Rare.

any of the individuals of a compound organism.

any individual, or the individuals collectively, produced from a single egg.

zooid.

Origin of zoon

1860–65; < New Latin zōon < Greek zôion animal

Related forms

zo·on·al

[zoh-uh-nl] /ˈzoʊ ə nl/, adjective

Definition for zoa (3 of 3)

-zoa

a combining form meaning “animals,” “organisms” of the kind specified by the initial element, used in the names of classes in zoology: Protozoa.

Origin of -zoa

< New Latin < Greek zôia, plural of zôion animal; see zoon

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Examples from the Web for zoa

But that risk pales compared to the risk of AIPAC becoming ECI or ZOA.
Why AIPAC Won't Fight Hagel|Peter Beinart|January 7, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Before the close of the Zoa condition a small and unjointed palp appears on the mandible.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume II (of 4)|Francis Maitland Balfour
In Penus the larv are of comparatively simple form, but in the allied genus Sergestes the zoa has a very remarkable appearance.
The Life of Crustacea|William Thomas Calman
Amongst the other Macrura the larva generally leaves the egg as a Zoa similar to that of the prawns.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume II (of 4)|Francis Maitland Balfour

In the later stages of the zoa the rudiments of the hinder thoracic limbs and of the swimmerets appear as little buds.
The Life of Crustacea|William Thomas Calman
The next stage (fig. 215) at any rate represents the commencement of the Zoa series.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume II (of 4)|Francis Maitland Balfour

British Dictionary definitions for zoa (1 of 3)

zoa

/ (ˈzəʊə) /

noun

the plural of zoon

British Dictionary definitions for zoa (2 of 3)

-zoa

suffix forming plural proper nouns

indicating groups of animal organismsMetazoa

Word Origin for -zoa

from New Latin, from Greek zōia, plural of zōion animal, living being

British Dictionary definitions for zoa (3 of 3)

zoon

/ (ˈzəʊɒn) /

noun plural zoa (ˈzəʊə) or zoons

a less common term for zooid (def. 1)

Derived Forms

zoonal, adjective

Word Origin for zoon

C19: from New Latin, from Greek zōion animal; related to Greek zōē life

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