zoa
[zoh-uh]
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noun
plural of zoon.
zoon
[zoh-on]
noun, plural zo·a [zoh-uh] /ˈzoʊ ə/. Biology Rare.
Origin of zoon
1860–65; < New Latin zōon < Greek zôion animal
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Origin of -zoa
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Contemporary Examples of zoa
But that risk pales compared to the risk of AIPAC becoming ECI or ZOA.
Historical Examples of zoa
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 CrustaceaWilliam Thomas Calman
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 CrustaceaWilliam Thomas Calman
The Zoa is a minute transparent organism, swimming at the surface of the sea.
In the majority of the Decapoda the larva leaves the egg in a form known as the Zoa (fig. 210).
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume II (of 4)Francis Maitland Balfour
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
zoa
noun
-zoa
suffix forming plural proper nouns
Word Origin for -zoa
from New Latin, from Greek zōia, plural of zōion animal, living being
zoon
noun plural zoa (ˈzəʊə) or zoons
Word Origin for zoon
C19: from New Latin, from Greek zōion animal; related to Greek zōē life
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