ectoproct

English

Etymology

From the old phylum name, Ectoprocta.

Noun

ectoproct (plural ectoprocts)

  1. (dated) Synonym of bryozoan
    • 1982, Annals of the South African Museum, volume 86, page 40:
      Food abundance does not appear to be a limiting factor as many ectoproct colonies are devoid of janolids.

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