asconoid

/æskəˈnaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of body structure found in certain invertebrates, such as sponges, consisting of a system of canals and spongy tissue.

“The asconoid structure of the sponge helped it to filter-feed efficiently in the ocean.”

Synonyms

  • porifera
  • spongy

Antonyms

  • compact
  • solid