porifera (Meaning)
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porifera (n)
coextensive with the subkingdom Parazoa: sponges
Synonyms & Antonyms of porifera
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porifera Sentence Examples
- Porifera, also known as sponges, are the most ancient group of multicellular aquatic animals.
- Porifera have a porous body with numerous channels and pores that facilitate water flow.
- The body of a Porifera is made up of a gelatinous substance known as mesohyl.
- Porifera lack true tissues and organs and rely on diffusion for nutrient uptake.
- The digestive system of Porifera consists of specialized cells called choanocytes that filter food particles from the water.
- Porifera play an important role in marine ecosystems as filter feeders and as a habitat for other organisms.
- Some Porifera, such as the Venus's flower basket, have symbiotic relationships with other animals.
- The study of Porifera is known as poriferology.
- Porifera have been used in traditional medicine and as a source of food and construction materials.
- The diverse morphology and ecological adaptations of Porifera make them a fascinating group of animals to study.
FAQs About the word porifera
coextensive with the subkingdom Parazoa: sponges
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Porifera, also known as sponges, are the most ancient group of multicellular aquatic animals.
Porifera have a porous body with numerous channels and pores that facilitate water flow.
The body of a Porifera is made up of a gelatinous substance known as mesohyl.
Porifera lack true tissues and organs and rely on diffusion for nutrient uptake.
