parazoan

/ˈpærəzoʊən/

Definitions

1. noun

Any organism that belongs to the subkingdom Parazoa, typically characterized by a simple body structure, such as sponges.

“The parazoan filter feeders use their pores to catch food particles from the water.”

Synonyms

  • poriferan
  • sponge

Antonyms

  • complex organism
  • multicellular organism