spongian

/ˌspɒndʒɪˈɑːn, ˌsponʒɪˈɑːn/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or characteristic of the sponges, especially in their cellular structure

“The spongian cells in the organism are highly specialized for filtering nutrients.”

Synonyms

  • poriferous
  • spongin

Antonyms

  • non-poriferous
  • non-spongian