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What are the functions of spicules in sponges?
Spicules provide structural support.
Why would spongin and spicules discourage predators from eating sponges?
spongin and spicules are the sponges body support and defence
The skeletons of sponges are composed of?
spicules
What are the subgrops of sponges?
calcarea - have calcite spicules, often have calcite exoskeletons glass sponges - silica spicules, no exoskeleton demosponges - silica spicules, may have exoskeleton, made of aragonite if present
What type of animal has cells an osculum and spicules?
Sponges have collar cells, osculum, and spicules.
What type of animals has collar cells and osculum and spicules?
Sponges have collar cells, osculum, and spicules.
What type of animal has a collar cells an osculum and spicules?
Sponges have collar cells, osculum, and spicules.
What kind of animals have collar cells an osculum an spicules?
Sponges have collar cells, osculum, and spicules.
What is the role of spicules sponges?
Spicules, like our skeleton, give the sponge structure. Without spicules, Sponge Bob would be Sponge Blob.
Do cnidarians have spicules?
Cnidarians do not have spicules. Spicules are commonly found in sponges and it is a simply a skeleton which has very tiny splinters that look like needles.
What are the sharp spines called in all sponges?
Spicules
What structures help protect sponges from predators?
Spicules
