GEMET
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Thesaurus
poriferan
Definition

The sponges, a phylum of the animal kingdom characterized by the presence of canal systems and chambers through which water is drawn in and released; tissues and organs are absent.

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Concept URL: http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/8006