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allozooid

noun
al·​lo·​zo·​oid | \ˌalə¦zōˌȯid\
plural -s

Definition of allozooid 

: a zooid differing from its parent —opposed to isozooid

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First Known Use of allozooid

1857, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for allozooid

all- + zooid

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