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Definition of: poriferous
(pô·rif′ər·əs, pō-) adjective
1. Bearing or having pores.
2. Of or pertaining to a phylum (Porifera) of primitive, aquatic, chiefly marine animals, having bodies perforated by pores which lead to an internal cavity, and living attached to rocks, shells, and other supports; the sponges. [<NL porifer <L porus a pore + ferre bear]
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