parazoan |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (zoology) primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework; usually occurs in sessile colonies | |
| Synonyms: | poriferan sponge | |
| Related terms: | invertebrate glass_sponge Porifera | |
| Similar spelling: |
paragon paragonite |
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