SpongeWordNet Explorer

primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework; usually occurs in sessile colonies

any animal lacking a backbone or notochord; the term is not used as a scientific classification

coextensive with the subkingdom Parazoa: sponges

a siliceous sponge (with glassy spicules) of the class Hyalospongiae

a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage

a person who accepts the leadership of another

someone able to acquire new knowledge and skills rapidly and easily

someone (especially a child) who learns (as from a teacher) or takes up knowledge or beliefs