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Porifera

Pronunciation: /pəˈrɪf(ə)rə/

Definition of Porifera

noun

Zoology
  • a phylum of aquatic invertebrate animals that comprises the sponges.

Origin:

modern Latin (plural), from Latin porus 'pore' + -fer 'bearing'

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