spongiozoa

/ˌspɒndʒiˈoʊziə/ Spun-jee-OH-see-uh

Definitions

1. noun

A subphylum of the phylum Porifera, commonly known as sponges, characterized by a cellular structure.

“The scientists studied the unique cellular organization of the spongiozoa.”

Synonyms

  • porifera
  • sponges

Antonyms

  • complex animals
  • multicellular organisms