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Who studies sea sponges?
Marine biologists.
What did early scientist classify sponges?
a plant
Why do biologists classify sponges as animals?
Sponges belong to a group of animals that scientists classify as Po-lifer and are among the simplest of animals, lacking tissue and organs. They filter water through the various chambers within it, absorbing nutrients
What do Early scientists classified sponges as?
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What did early scientists classify sponges as?
Early scientists classified sponges as plants because of their stationary nature and lack of obvious sensory organs. It was not until the 18th century that sponges were recognized as animals due to their ability to move, feed, and reproduce like other animals.
What are the holes in sponges called?
The holes in sponges are called pores. These pores help sponges to filter water and capture food particles for nourishment.
Who discover the porifera?
Porifera, or sponges, were not "discovered" in the traditional sense, as they are ancient organisms that have existed for hundreds of millions of years. However, the study of sponges can be traced back to early naturalists and scientists like Aristotle, who described them in the 4th century BCE. Modern classification and understanding of Porifera have evolved through the work of various biologists over the years, including notable figures like Henri Milne-Edwards in the 19th century.
Why did early naturalists mistake sponges for plants instead of animals?
Early naturalists mistakenly classified sponges as plants instead of animals because sponges lack typical animal characteristics such as organs, tissues, and mobility. Additionally, sponges were often found attached to rocks or other surfaces, resembling plants rooted in the ground. This led to the initial confusion in classification.
Do sea sponges have blood?
no i don't think so
Are sponges producers or consumer?
they are decomposers....i think :p
Can sea sponges be eaten?
no they cannot because it is not edible... i think
Are kitchen sponges made up of the real marine sponges?
No, kitchen sponges nowadays are usually made from cellulose or synthetic plastics. Real marine sponges were used by early Europeans to also clean, but it was stopped due to overfishing that almost brought the sponges to extinction.
