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poriferan. n. 1. (Animals) any invertebrate of the phylum Porifera, which comprises the sponges. adj. 2. (Animals) of, relating to, or belonging to the phylum Porifera.oun. 1. poriferan-primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework; usually occurs in sessile colonies. parazoan, sponge. invertebrate-any animal lacking a backbone or notochord; the term is not used as a scientific classification.
Written By: Sponge, any of the primitive multicellular aquatic animals that constitute the phylum Porifera. They number approximately 5,000 described species and inhabit all seas, where they occur attached to surfaces from the intertidal zone to depths of 8,500 metres (29,000 feet) or more.