Definition of Poriferan

1. Noun. Primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework; usually occurs in sessile colonies.

Exact synonyms: Parazoan, Sponge
Generic synonyms: Invertebrate
Group relationships: Phylum Porifera, Porifera
Specialized synonyms: Glass Sponge
Derivative terms: Sponge, Spongy

Definition of Poriferan

1. n. One of the Polifera.

Definition of Poriferan

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Poriferan

pores
pore fungus
pore mushroom
porge
porged
porges
porgie
porgies
porging
porgy
porier
poriest
porifer
Porifera
poriferal
poriferan (current term)
poriferans
poriferous
porifers
poriness
poring
poring over
porism
porisms
poristic
pork
pork-and-veal goulash
pork-barreling
pork-fish
porkchop

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