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porifera Meaning

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porifera (n)

coextensive with the subkingdom Parazoa: sponges

porifera Sentence Examples

  1. Porifera, also known as sponges, are the most ancient group of multicellular aquatic animals.
  2. Porifera have a porous body with numerous channels and pores that facilitate water flow.
  3. The body of a Porifera is made up of a gelatinous substance known as mesohyl.
  4. Porifera lack true tissues and organs and rely on diffusion for nutrient uptake.
  5. The digestive system of Porifera consists of specialized cells called choanocytes that filter food particles from the water.
  6. Porifera play an important role in marine ecosystems as filter feeders and as a habitat for other organisms.
  7. Some Porifera, such as the Venus's flower basket, have symbiotic relationships with other animals.
  8. The study of Porifera is known as poriferology.
  9. Porifera have been used in traditional medicine and as a source of food and construction materials.
  10. The diverse morphology and ecological adaptations of Porifera make them a fascinating group of animals to study.

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coextensive with the subkingdom Parazoa: sponges

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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.