spongida

/ˌsponˈdɪdə/

Definitions

1. noun

A subclass of demospongiae, a class of simple multicellular animals that are primarily marine, typically sessile, and filter feeders.

“The marine biologist studied the spongida in the coral reef ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • demospongiae
  • sponges

Antonyms

  • complex animals
  • multicellular organisms