zoophyte
/ˈzuːfaɪt/
noun
- 1
An animal thought to have the characteristics of a plant, later specifically an invertebrate of the (former) group Zoophyta, comprising sponges, corals and sea anemones.
- 2
A plant believed to have the characteristics of an animal, especially a sensitive plant or vegetable lamb.
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