phoronis Meaning, Definition & Usage

Pho*ro"nis noun

Etymology

NL., fr. L. Phoronis, a surname of Io, Gr. .

Definitions

1. (Zoöl.) A remarkable genus of marine worms having tentacles around the mouth. It is usually classed with the gephyreans. Its larva (Actinotrocha) undergoes a peculiar metamorphosis.