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because they cannot produce there own food like other plants!
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How do sponges create other sponges?
they can't. they are sessile animals therefore they cannot disperse.
Can sea sponges be eaten?
no they cannot because it is not edible... i think
Why are sponges and other animals with irregular body symmetry usually stationary?
These types of animals are typically stationary because they are suspension feeders that acquire their food by filtering water. Sponges are anchored in place, so they cannot escape from predators, instead they secrete toxins and antibiotics to defend themselves from infections and attackers.
What are some examples of porifera?
Phylum Porifera or Sponges are the invertebrates are simple animals,live in water,cannot move from one place to another and have foul smell. Examples are: Sponges Sycon Spongilla Euplectelea .
Protists are organisms that cannot be classified as?
plants, fungi or animals... all answers are correct:)
Why do sponges stay only in one spot?
Sponges only stay in one spot because they are sessile. Sessile means that they are attached to a substrate and cannot move. Hope this helps!
What kingdom are sponges in and why?
Because they cannot make their own food, they must eat other organismd to get nutrients
What classified US Army intelligence program is said to have identified the 911 Highjackers?
Because it is classified, it cannot be discussed.
Plants and animals which break down dead plants and animals?
usually fungi and bacteria.. theyre classified as "decomposers"
What preys on sponges?
Some things that prey on sponges are sea turtles, crustaceans, fish, and echinoderms. Sponges move so slow that they cannot avoid being eaten.
Which animal can't move forward?
there are no animals that can not move unless thy have broken a bone and now can not move because of it there are no animals that can not move.
Are sponges the simplest of animals and cannot escape predators?
Yes, Sponge's are the simplest of animals. They don't have a blood system or digest food. All they require is water passing through it's holes in order for it to be maintained. Also Sponge's cannot escape from predators as they are usually connected to a rock.
