What is another word for endoprocta?
Pronunciation: [ˈɛndə͡ʊpɹˌɒktə] (IPA) 
Endoprocta is a term used to refer to a class of small, aquatic invertebrates that includes the phylum Bryozoa. They are characterized by their ability to live in colonies and their unique feeding mechanism, which involves capturing food particles by filtering water through specialized tentacles called lophophores. While endoprocta is the most commonly used term for this group of organisms, there are several synonyms that are sometimes used in scientific literature, including Ectoprocta, Gymnolaemata, and Bryozoa proper. Regardless of the specific name used, studying endoprocta is important for understanding the complex interactions of marine ecosystems.
