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Do barrel sponges migrate?
No, barrel sponges do not migrate. They are sessile organisms, meaning they are permanently attached to a surface and do not move from one place to another. Barrel sponges rely on water currents to bring them food and oxygen.
What the facts about the barrel sponge?
Barrel sponges are large marine sponges that can grow to several feet in height and width. They are filter feeders, meaning they filter water to obtain nutrients. Barrel sponges are found in tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide.
What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the sponge Barrel sponges?
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Xestospongia spp.
Are barrel sponges the same as sponges?
Yes just a different shape
What are examples of Porifera?
The Porifera are the sea sponges. Some simple examples are the kitchen or bath sponges or other sponges that one can see diving -- from barrel to branch sponges.
What are the remains of natural bath sponges?
real sponges
Are kitchen sponges made up of the real marine sponges?
No, kitchen sponges nowadays are usually made from cellulose or synthetic plastics. Real marine sponges were used by early Europeans to also clean, but it was stopped due to overfishing that almost brought the sponges to extinction.
What is the scientific name for all sponges?
porifera is the phylum for sponges
Similarities and differences of real sponge and synthetic sponge?
Synthetic sponges are made of cellulose and have a similar appearance to a real sponge. Genuine sponges are multicellular animals with no similarities with a synthetic sponge except that their exoskeletons can be used to wash cars, etc.
How does Barrel sponges eat?
Barrel sponges are filter feeders that capture plankton and organic particles from the water using specialized cells called choanocytes. These choanocytes have flagella that create water currents, bringing in food particles that are then absorbed by the sponge's cells for nutrition.
Do barrel sponges reproduce sexually or asexually?
The barrel sponge can reproduce it reproduces asexually it buds off and then where ever it lands it sticks there grows roots and does it all over again
Are kitchen sponges alive?
In Cartoons, Yes. In Real Live, No.
