atriopore

/ˌætrioʊˈpɔr/

Definitions

1. noun

A small opening in the body wall of a cnidarian (such as a jellyfish or a sea anemone), especially one that serves as a siphon or a breathing pore.

“The tiny atriope in the jellyfish was the key to its ability to adapt to changing environments.”

Synonyms

  • pore
  • siphon

Antonyms

  • closure
  • seal