How does a sponge absorb water?

Answer 1

A sea sponge absorbs water through numerous minute, dermal pores on its body surface known as ostia.

Answer 2

They have little pores called Ostias. Water will fall into the ostia then soak into little fiber pockets called central cavities. Because water molecules are drawn to each other, more water droplets will follow the same procedure and completely soak the sponge.

Answer 3

In all cases poriferans have a canal system throgh which they pump water

Answer 4

the way the sponge soaks up water is that the holes in the sponge has absorbant particles to make the water soak up in the sponge.

Answer 5

if you have a dry sponge, and squeeze all of the air out, then put it under water, it will suck the water in.

Answer 6

A sea sponge absorbs water through numerous minute, dermal pores on its body surface known as ostia.

Answer 7

A sponge is made up of loose fibers that have empty spaces in between that soak up water and other liquids.