PORIFERA Synonyms

There are 2 synonyms of the word porifera. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word porifera. (close relations)

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poriferan poriferous

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	sponge				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a porous mass of interlacing fibers that forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals and usable to absorb water or any porous rubber or cellulose product similarly used • someone able to acquire new knowledge and skills rapidly and easily • a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage • primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework; usually occurs in sessile colonies verb • wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten • ask for and get free; be a parasite • erase with a sponge; as of words on a blackboard • soak up with a sponge • gather sponges, in the ocean
	phylum porifera				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • coextensive with the subkingdom Parazoa: sponges

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