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What is the ecological benefits that the presence of sponges may have on aquatic systems?
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Are sponges aquatic?
yes
What biome do sponges live in?
The ocean (aquatic biome).
What phylum do sponges blong to?
Sponges belong to the phylum Porifera. They are multicellular aquatic animals that lack tissues and organs.
What did people think sponges were 200 years ago?
Until about 200 years ago people thought that sponges were aquatic plants.
Any of the pores in aquatic sponges through which water enters the body?
ostium
Are sponges endangered?
As far as officials know, most sponges are not endangered. Very few aquatic sponges are harvested and this small number is not large enough to have an effect on their population. There are over 5000 varieties of known sponges and only some fresh water sponges are known to be in danger at this time.
What is the phylum of scypha?
The phylum of scypha is Porifera, also known as sponges. Sponges are simple, multicellular aquatic animals that lack true tissues and organs.
Which phylum shows the presence of sponge in fibres in its organisms?
Some members of Phylum Porifera show presence of spongin fibers . These fibers are present only in some fresh water sponges which are used as bath sponges .
Why are sponges compressible?
sponges have a large amount of air spaces in between them. When we squeeze them, the air is expelled out & after releasing the pressure the air reenters helping it to regain its original shape. The presence of air spaces make sponges compressible.
Is a slug a sponge?
No. Sponges are the simplest animals and they are aquatic and sessile (attached to a substrate). A slug is in the Phylum Mollusca in the Class Gastropoda.
What are the forces that act on sponges and their reactions?
Sponges are collection of different groups of micro organisms. The seaa water is the major natural force interacting with it. Besides that the temperature of the water, the pressure also affects it. Presence of any parasites can affect the growth of sponges.
What is the ecological importance of a queen angelfish?
The Queen Angelfish resides in the rich food abundant places like coral reefs. They feed on small invertebrates, sponges and corals.
