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What is the predator of a spong?
Most sponges prey on plankton.
Which mechanism do sponges possess that makes a predator think twice before attacking it?
Sponges possess the defense mechanism of releasing toxins that make a predator think twice before attacking them. The toxic gases are considered dangerous and any predator would not want to attack a sponge.
How spongin and spicules discourage predator from eating sponges?
Spongin and spicules are the sponges body support and defence. They both cover a sponge, and if a predator eats it it will be hurt. It will be hard to eat it, because of the sharpness and roughness of the outside. Well at least in the spicules case.
Do sponges have protection?
Yes. They can release spikes. When a potential predator touches a spike, it releases poison.
What is the Azure Vase Sponge predator?
yes we as humans are destroying sponge and that makes us a preditor to these sponges
Why do nudibranches eat toxic sponges?
The reasons why any animal eats a particular organism is never clear. A top reason why Nudibranchs might eat 'toxic sponges' is that there was not much else available to eat and it was easy to eat the sponges. These sponges were a niche that was unfilled and the Nudibranches adapted to take it. The sponges are still partially toxic to Nudibranchs! They often have specially lined stomachs to protect them from the sponges sharp spicules and the toxins from the sponge accumulate in them. When a predator tries to eat a nudibranch it gets a nasty mouthful of these toxins.
How do spongin and spicules discourage predators from eating sponges?
Spongin and spicules are the sponges body support and defence. They both cover a sponge, and if a predator eats it it will be hurt. It will be hard to eat it, because of the sharpness and roughness of the outside. Well at least in the spicules case.
Are sponges predators scavengers filter feeders herbivores or carnivores?
is a whale shark a forager grazer filterfeeder predator scavenger and parasite
How do sponges die?
Sponges can die if they are exposed to air, starved, improperly placed, or experience algae overgrowth. The will also die, or course, if they are eaten by a predator.
Are sea sponges decomposers?
No, sea sponges are not decomposers. Sponges are filter feeders.
Do sponges have unicellular in them?
no sponges are not unicellular.
Do sponges have bone?
no sponges do not have bones
