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1. (n.) poriferan
any animal of the phylum Porifera, comprising the sponges.
2. (adj.) poriferan
belonging or pertaining to the phylum Porifera.
Etymology: (1860–65; < NL
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1. (noun) sponge, poriferan, parazoan
primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework; usually occurs in sessile colonies
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1. (noun) poriferan
one of the Polifera
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