poriferan

[ paw-rif-er-uhn, poh-, puh- ]

noun
  1. any animal of the phylum Porifera, comprising the sponges.

adjective
  1. belonging or pertaining to the Porifera.

Origin of poriferan

1
First recorded in 1860–65; Porifer(a) + -an

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British Dictionary definitions for poriferan

poriferan

/ (pɔːˈrɪfərən) /


noun
  1. any invertebrate of the phylum Porifera, which comprises the sponges

adjectiveAlso: poriferous
  1. of, relating to, or belonging to the phylum Porifera

Origin of poriferan

1
C19: from New Latin porifer bearing pores

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Scientific definitions for poriferan

poriferan

[ pə-rĭfər-ən ]


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