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Why are symbiotic relationship critical to the ecology of sponges?
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∙ 8y ago
Although some sponge species do host symbiotic photosynthetic microorganisms (cyanobacteria and dinoflagellates are common symbionts), sponges are heterotrophic animals that respire massive amounts of organic carbon in both particulate and dissolved forms. So, simply put, sponges are net consumers in marine ecosystems, even the animals which may host symbiotic producers consume more than their symbionts produce.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 9y agoSea sponges are filter feeding animals. They are important to the ecosystem because they help to clean particles out of the ocean waters.
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∙ 13y agoNatural filters - they remove carbon dioxide and many pollutants (heavy metals), releasing oxygen and other nutrients that are required for other undersea life.
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∙ 13y agoyes they are very impotent they provide shelter, food and are really cool
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∙ 12y agoit has a brain
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Do sea sponges share a symbiotic relationship with any other organisms?
Yes, sea sponges share a symbiotic relationship with shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, worms, snails, and more.
What sponge body type is most efficient and makes the largest body size?
Sponges have a single body cavity known as the spongocoel . The spongocoel is critical to the food gathering strategy of sponges.
Earliest known group of living organisms?
Sponges are really great at emulating the early functions of critical future organs such as lungs.
Do barrel sponges migrate?
No, as in most (if not all) sponges, barrel sponges are completely sessile and unable to move locations.
What are sponges defenses?
A sponge's defenses are spikes in the sponges body.
Do sea sponges share a symbiotic relationship with any other organisms?
Yes, sea sponges share a symbiotic relationship with shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, worms, snails, and more.
What type of symbiotic relationship do sponges and scallops share?
They have a mutual, symbiotic relationship. The sponge grows on the scallop and covers it completely protection the scallop and in return the scallop gives the sponge a place to live.
What is the scientific name for the mollusk sponge?
There is no such nomenclature. Mollusks and sponges are two forms of invertebrates.Some sponges, such as Myxilla incrustans form symbiotic relationships with some mollusks (i.e scallops).
Why are sponges green?
have photosynthetic organisms in their tissues
What has the author Nancy McKeever Targett written?
Nancy McKeever Targett has written: 'Chemical ecology and distribution of sponges in the Salt River Canyon, St. Croix, U.S.V.I' -- subject(s): Sponges
Are sponges mollusks?
There is no such nomenclature. Mollusks and sponges are two forms of invertebrates.Some sponges, such as Myxilla incrustans form symbiotic relationships with some mollusks (i.e scallops).
Are sea sponges consumers or producers?
Sponges do not have chlorophyl, therefore they are not able to engage in photosynthesis. They have a symbiotic relationship with algae, using the algae for food, and the algae has a "home".
What is an example of a symbiotic relationship with a human?
humans human-a fireman helps people and they thank them and owe them
What sponge body type is most efficient and makes the largest body size?
Sponges have a single body cavity known as the spongocoel . The spongocoel is critical to the food gathering strategy of sponges.
What is a sponges relationship to humans?
Humans like to rub their dead flailed bodies against their skin when taking a shower.
What adaptation may allow sponge to survive in wide range of habitats?
The spicules of some sponges focus and direct sunlight to cells lying below the surface of the sponge, where symbiotic organisms carry out photosynthesis.
Earliest known group of living organisms?
Sponges are really great at emulating the early functions of critical future organs such as lungs.
