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Sponges can be classified as?
Sponges (poriferans) are very simple animals that live permanently attached to a location in the water - they are sessile as adults. There are from 5,000 to 10,000 known species of sponges. Most sponges live in salt water - only about 150 species live in fresh water. Sponges evolved over 500 million years ago. The body of this primitive animal has thousands of pores which let water flow through it continually. Sponges obtain nourishment and oxygen from this flowing water. The flowing water also carries out waste products.
Where do encrusting sponges live?
in the water
Can sponges only live in water?
the answer is "yes" because sponges are attached to hard surfaces underwater, and they are well adapted to their watery life. moving water currents carry food and oxygen to them and take away the sponges' waste products.
Where are sponges found?
sea sponges are found in mostly in salt water, but a few live in fresh water.
What sponges live in fresh water?
Spongilla
What are salt water sponges?
fish that live in salt water.
Can sponges live on land?
I don't believe so, because sponges are water creatures and depend on water to keep them moist and alive, and water is how they breathe.
Where do sponges lives?
Sponges live in saltwater lakes, sea, and oceans. Some sponges live in freshwater.
Do sponges live in fresh water?
No because it makes filter-feeding impossible for the sponges No because it makes filter-feeding impossible for the sponges
Do sponges live in fresh water or salt water?
Nearly all most all of the 5,000 known sponges are found in saltwater; however, 150 species live in freshwater.
Sponges can be found in what habitats?
Modern sponges are predominantly marine, with some 150 species adapted to freshwater environments. Their habitats range from the inter-tidal zone to depths of 6,000 metres (19,680 feet). Certain types of sponges are limited in the range of depths at which they are found. Sponges are worldwide in their distribution, and range from waters of the polar regions to the tropical regions. Sponges are most abundant in both numbers of individuals and species in warmer waters.For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below.
Why do sponges live in water?
well they need water but nothing much. you can get one at pets mart
