poriferan

Meanings

• noun

  A multicellular organism of the Phylum Porifera, characterized by a simple body plan, lack of a nervous system, and the presence of pores or ostia for water circulation.

  - "The poriferan is the simplest form of animal life."
  - "Poriferans are commonly known as sponges."

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Variants

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peripheral , peripherally , peripherals , peripheral nervous system , peripheral nervous systems , peripheral neuropathies , peripheral neuropathy

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'porus' meaning pore and 'fero' meaning to bear, referring to the pores or ostia found in the bodies of these organisms.

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Trivia

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1. Poriferans are the oldest known multicellular organisms, with fossil records dating back over 750 million years.

2. There are over 10,000 known species of poriferans, making them the most diverse phylum of animals.

3. Some poriferans can filter up to 100 times their body weight in water per day.

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1. Phylum Porifera: The phylum to which poriferans belong, characterized by the presence of a simple body plan, lack of a nervous system, and the presence of pores or ostia for water circulation.

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Culture

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Poriferans have been used in traditional medicine for various purposes, such as treating wounds and skin conditions. They have also been studied for their potential therapeutic properties in modern medicine.

How to Memorize "poriferan"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a simple animal with pores all over its body, allowing water to circulate.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a sponge and its pores.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'poriferan' as 'pore bearer'.

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