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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.
Most (but not all) sponges are asymmetrical and have no definite shape. Sponges, like all animals, are eukaryotic-meaning their cells have a nucleus. Porifera in Latin means pore-bearer and refers to the many pores or openings in these animals.Because of these pores, a sponge can soak up and release water. At one time, real sponges were used for cleaning and bathing.ost (but not all) sponges are asymmetrical and have no definite shape. Sponges, like all animals, are eukaryotic-meaning their cells have a nucleus. Porifera in Latin means pore-bearer and refers to the many pores or openings in these animals.