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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
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
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