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Sponges don't actually have distinct resipratory, circulation, digestive or excretory systems. To feed, they filter out food particles from the water which flows through them. The particles go into the Osteia (pores) and are internally digested by Pinacocytes or Archaeocyte which partially push themselves through the wall of the Osteia.
However, bacteria-sized particles - which constitute around 85% of the sponges diet - which are too small to be consumbed by the Pinacocytes or Archaeocyte pass through the Osteia and are caught by the Choanocytes.
The Archaeocytes then transport the food in vesicles away from the cells which directly digest food to those which do not.
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All animals except sponges and single-celled organisms digest their food?
they digest it in a one-way gut.
What do sponges digest their food in?
Yes, they just digest it like anyone would.
How do sponges ingest food?
sponges feed through their pores or holes, their pores create a current pulling food into the central cavity of the sponge. the food sticks to the collar cells that lines the central cavity, there the amoebocytes pick up the food and digest it, carrying the nutrients to the other cells.summary:porescollar cellsamoebocytesother cells.
Can you eat a sponge?
Yes, you can eat sponge. Although it is not good for you. If you crave sponge it is called pica. I have pica and crave sponges, when i think of sponges my mouth waters and I can't help myself. I remember my whole childhood of getting grounded because I ate all the sponges in my house. You cannot digest sponges and they can damage you permantly. I would not recomend eating sponges. As unfortuanately i can't stop.
What is spicules?
Spicules are spiny structures of sponges, used to harden their outside and deter predators, making them harder to chew and digest. They can be made of a range of substances including silicium (glass!).
What is a spicule?
Spicules are spiny structures of sponges, used to harden their outside and deter predators, making them harder to chew and digest. They can be made of a range of substances including silicium (glass!).
How do sponges digest food?
Sponges don't actually have distinct resipratory, circulation, digestive or excretory systems. To feed, they filter out food particles from the water which flows through them. The particles go into the Osteia (pores) and are internally digested by Pinacocytes or Archaeocyte which partially push themselves through the wall of the Osteia. However, bacteria-sized particles - which constitute around 85% of the sponges diet - which are too small to be consumbed by the Pinacocytes or Archaeocyte pass through the Osteia and are caught by the Choanocytes. The Archaeocytes then transport the food in vesicles away from the cells which directly digest food to those which do not.
You think you have pica are sponges digestible?
ive had pica for as long as i can remember and my "pica" is sponges and from what ive noticed from about 20 years of eating sponges they do not digest what so ever they come out in pretty much the exact same condition as they go in, they also pass through very very quickly and often cause diariea. and alot of flatulance and stomach cramps, it is an unfortuante one to have but alas we cant choose our vices.
What roles do amebocytes play in the anatomy of a sponge?
The Amoebocytes in sponges travel freely in the Mesenchyme. They digest food that the sponge has extracted from the water and transport the digested food to the parts of the sponge that need it.
Are sea sponges decomposers?
No, sea sponges are not decomposers. Sponges are filter feeders.
Do sponges have unicellular in them?
no sponges are not unicellular.
Are sponges parasitic?
No, sponges are not parasitic.
