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sponge vs parazoan

parazoan vs sponge

sponge and parazoan both are nouns.

sponge is a verb but parazoan is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sponge Yes No Yes No
parazoan Yes No No No
As nouns, sponge and parazoan are synonyms defined as:
  • sponge and parazoan: primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework; usually occurs in sessile colonies
Other synonyms of sponge include poriferan.
sponge (noun) parazoan (noun)
primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework; usually occurs in sessile colonies primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework; usually occurs in sessile colonies
a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage
someone able to acquire new knowledge and skills rapidly and easily
a porous mass of interlacing fibers that forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals and usable to absorb water or any porous rubber or cellulose product similarly used
sponge (verb) parazoan (verb)
wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten
erase with a sponge; as of words on a blackboard
soak up with a sponge
gather sponges, in the ocean
ask for and get free; be a parasite
Difference between sponge and parazoan

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