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Definition of Parazoan
1. Noun. Primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework; usually occurs in sessile colonies.
Exact synonyms: Poriferan, Sponge
Generic synonyms: Invertebrate
Group relationships: Phylum Porifera, Porifera
Specialized synonyms: Glass Sponge
Derivative terms: Sponge, Spongy
Generic synonyms: Invertebrate
Group relationships: Phylum Porifera, Porifera
Specialized synonyms: Glass Sponge
Derivative terms: Sponge, Spongy
Definition of Parazoan
1. any of a major division of multicellular animals [n -S]