PORIFERAN Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the word poriferan. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word poriferan. (close relations)

Did you mean?
Definition of PORIFERAN

Also try synonyms for..
poriferans


Expand?	Word	Save?	More Syns..	Usage	Type
	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
	sponger				nounn
	noun • a workman employed to collect sponges • a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage
	spongioblast				nounn
	noun • any of various columnar epithelial cells in the central nervous system that develop into neuroglia
	parazoan				verb, nounv, n
	noun • primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework; usually occurs in sessile colonies

Here is a list of related hypernyms for poriferan, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

Words (1)

Words (10)

Phrases (2)

All synonyms for sponge

PORIFERAN Synonyms

Best Alternative Words for PORIFERAN

Best Hypernyms For PORIFERAN

Alternatives for SPONGE