loopholes

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The date of its manufacture coincides with the time when Darwin was studying zoophytes, organisms such as coral and sea anemone.

From Reuters • Oct. 16, 2021

Thus, in the great division of radiata, we find asteriod and helianthoid zoophytes, besides crinoid and cystidean echinoderms.

From Principles of Geology or, The Modern Changes of the Earth and its Inhabitants Considered as Illustrative of Geology by Lyell, Charles, Sir

Because people who observe nature don't observe their fellow-man; the more devoted you are to rocks and trees, and zoophytes and moths, the less you care for human beings; bless you! didn't you know that?

From East Angels by Woolson, Constance Fenimore

Can he prove that worms, insects, zoophytes, that possess only what is called a ganglionic system, are strangers to instinctive fears and partialities?

From Curiosities of Medical Experience by Millingen, J. G. (John Gideon)

Of such, the first to establish themselves would be sea-weeds and zoophytes; because the most readily conveyed on floating wood, &c., and because when conveyed they would find fit food.

From Essays: Scientific, Political, & Speculative, Vol. I by Spencer, Herbert