aquiferous system

noun

The system of connected water channels that is unique to sponges (Porifera).

Meanings

nounaquiferous system (plural aquiferous systems)

plural aquiferous systems

  1. biologyThe system of connected water channels that is unique to sponges (Porifera).
  2. datedbiologyThe hydrostatic skeleton of certain marine gastropods.
  3. obsoletebiologyThe water vascular system of echinoderms.
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