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Q: Why are all sponges found in aquatic environment?
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Do sponges live in fresh water or salt water?

Nearly all most all of the 5,000 known sponges are found in saltwater; however, 150 species live in freshwater.


Can the leafy sea dragon survive in all climates?

No, being an aquatic animal it needs an aquatic environment similar to its natural habitat. The Climate should reflect the climate of the habitat the animal is found in, wild versions are naturally found in.


What is the killer whale's environment?

The killer whale's environment is aquatic; specifically, it requires a marine environment. Killer whales are found in oceans all over the world. They are not restricted to any particular temperature range.


What structural protein found in all sponges is?

Collagen


What material is found in the skeleton of all sponges?

Collagen


Are sea sponges carnivores?

Yes, we often use them for washing (dishes, ourselves, cars, etc...). In the environment, they are typically found in the ocean, where they filter the water. They are an animal, not a plant, that is an important part of their ecosystem. In fact, they are the simplest of all animals.


What all common organisms are found in the phylum porifera?

basically all sponges


Are sponges asymmetrical?

Most types of sponges have asymmetrical bodies. There are around 10 thousand different types of sponges found in bodies of water all over the world.


Are sponges radialbilateralor asymmetrical?

Most types of sponges have asymmetrical bodies. There are around 10 thousand different types of sponges found in bodies of water all over the world.


What is the latitude range in the aquatic?

"Aquatic" refers to "water", and there is water at every latitude. If you are referring to "aquatic animals", those are called "fish", which are also found at all latitudes.


Why is the body of sponges soft?

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What are Poriferans?

"Poriferans" is the scientific term for sponges, members of the animal phylum Porifera, which means "pore-bearer" in Greek. Sponges are the simplest animals known. Unlike all other animal phyla, which have two or three-layered body plans (diploblastic or triploblastic), sponges have only a single body layer (monoblastic), and no true tissues. They have no appendages and no ability to make any movements, lacking muscle tissues. Sponges are exclusively aquatic.