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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!).
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∙ 13y agoA spicule is a skeletal material made of calcium carbonate found in sponges.
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What function might spicules provide?
The major function of spicule is to provide structural support to the organisms. Spicules also play other roles and one of the roles is to provide deterrence from predators that might attack.
What is the function of the spongin ans spicules?
spongin is the soft material that makes up a sponge´s skeleton and spicule provides support for the sponge.
What is the function of spicule other than support?
protection against predators
What is an amphidisc?
An amphidisc is a spicule with a denticulate wheel at each end, found in freshwater sponges.
What network supports most sponges?
Skeleton made up of spicule supports most sponges .
What are the 2 functions of spicules?
The spicule in a sponge is its skeleton. It provides strength in the sponge.
What function might spicules provide?
The major function of spicule is to provide structural support to the organisms. Spicules also play other roles and one of the roles is to provide deterrence from predators that might attack.
What characteristics is used to designate groups of sponges?
The composition of their Skeletons.The Calcarea have single nucleus, single external membrane cells. Their 'Spicule' (Structural Element) is Calcite. They commonly have a massive Calcite exoskeletonThe Glass Sponges cells are mostly syncytia (large structure filled with cytoplasm and many nuclei), and their Spicule is Silica. They never have an exoskeleton.Finally, the Demosponges have the same calls as the Calcarea, but their Spicule is Silica, like the Glass Sponges. Some species have an exoskeleton, which will be formed of Aragonite if present.
What words end in cule?
Macule, molecule, lenticule, ridicule, spicule, miniscule, reticule, locule, graticule, saccule
What are the 5 featurs of the sun?
1) Prominence 2) Solar Flare 3) Granule 4) Sunspot 5) Spicule
What are the 5 features of the sun?
1) Prominence 2) Solar Flare 3) Granule 4) Sunspot 5) Spicule
What are the 5 surface features of the sun?
1) Prominence 2) Solar Flare 3) Granule 4) Sunspot 5) Spicule
What is the function of the spongin ans spicules?
spongin is the soft material that makes up a sponge´s skeleton and spicule provides support for the sponge.
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!).
