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zooglea

also zo·o·gloe·a (zōˌə-glēˈə)

noun pl. zo·o·gle·ae (-glēˈēˌ) or zo·o·gle·as also zo·o·gloe·ae (-glēˈēˌ) or zo·o·gloe·as
An aggregate of bacteria forming a jellylike mass with cell walls swollen by the absorption of water or other fluid.

Related Forms:

  • zoˌo·gleˈal adjective

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