poríforo

Definitions of poríforo
  1. noun
    primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework; usually occurs in sessile colonies
    synonyms: esponja
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    type of:
    invertebrado
    any animal lacking a backbone or notochord; the term is not used as a scientific classification
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