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The branched, and often treelike, support of the colonies of certain Infusoria.

One of the cells or tubes which inclose the feeling zooids of Bryozoa. See Illust. of Sea Moss.

A peculiar organic red coloring matter found in the feathers of various birds.

Of or pertaining zoögamy.

The sexual reproduction of animals.

Of or pertaining to zoögeny, animal production.

The doctrine of the formation of living beings.

Of or pertaining to zoögraphy.

The study or description of the geographical distribution of animals.

A colony or mass of bacteria imbedded in a viscous gelatinous substance. The zoögloea is characteristic of a transitory stage through which rapidly multiplying bacteria pass in the course of their evolution. Also used adjectively.

One who describes animals, their forms and habits.

Of or pertaining to the description of animals.

A zoögrapher.

A description of animals, their forms and habits.

The worship of animals.

A zoölogist. Boyle.

Of or pertaining to zoölogy, or the science of animals.

In a zoölogical manner; according to the principles of zoölogy.

One who is well versed in zoölogy.

That part of biology which relates to the animal kingdom, including the structure, embryology, evolution, classification, habits, and distribution of all animals, both living and extinct.