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Sponges don't have skeletons! They are invertebrates which means the creature doesn't have a backbone, but in this case, it doesn't have a skeleton!
(I think this is right, I apologize if it isn't)
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 6y agoNo sponges have a true skeleton. However some sponges have elements (called Spicules) of rigid substances in them that supports a larger framework or shape. The rigid substances may be calcareous laminae, organic filaments, and siliceous and calcareous spicules.
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∙ 14y agoThey have a skeleton composed of spicules or spongin fibres esp. made of calcium carbonate
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∙ 13y agoit doesn't have a skeleton
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∙ 11y agothey dont have one they are invertabrates
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∙ 15y agoprotein
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What network supports most sponges?
Skeleton made up of spicule supports most sponges .
What material is found in the skeleton of all sponges?
Collagen
What skeleton components are sponges made up of?
Silica.
The skeleton of sponges is made of a flexible protein called?
spongin!
What are the skeleton components possibly made of that sponges may have although sponges do not have a skeletal system?
Although sponges do not have a skeletal system they do have skeleton components that may be made of silicon or lime. A sponge is found in the ocean and is a hollow tube that has several large pores throughout it.
What is the function of the skeleton in sponges?
It helps them stay on the water standing up
What is the function of the sponges skeleton?
It helps them stay on the water standing up
What are the three classes of sponge skeleton's?
The three classes of sponge skeletons are siliceous or glass sponges (Class Hexactinellida), calcareous sponges (Class Calcarea), and sponges with a fibrous protein skeleton (Class Demospongiae). Each class has unique structural characteristics that support the sponge's body.
What sea animals soft elastic skeleton is used around the house?
Sponges
What are thin spiny structures that form the skeleton of many sponges?
The spike forms a rigid frame that helps support and protect the sponges body.
What part of the sponge do people use as bath sponges?
a. the flagella b. the sponge skeleton c.the hard spicules Is sponge skeleton
What anima doesn't have a skeleton or a exoskeleton?
There are a number of them : sea sponges, worms, cnidarians to name a few.
