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How do sponges get nutriton?
Sponges filter their food when water flows by.
Do sponges live in fresh water?
No because it makes filter-feeding impossible for the sponges No because it makes filter-feeding impossible for the sponges
What is in a sea sponges diet?
Sponges are mainly filter feeders, eating particles and plankton in water that enters their system
Can sea pink sponges hurt you?
No, sea sponges have nothing to hurt you with. They also have nothing to move. all they do is filter water
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.
How do sponges obtain their food and water?
They filter feed. This means that water flows through the pores in their bodies and special cells with hairs strain the water and keep tiny food particles for the sponge to digest.
What the facts about the barrel sponge?
Barrel sponges are large marine sponges that can grow to several feet in height and width. They are filter feeders, meaning they filter water to obtain nutrients. Barrel sponges are found in tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide.
Are sponges filter feeders?
Yes, sponges are filter feeders. I also believe they were the first filter feeders.
Are sea sponges decomposers?
No, sea sponges are not decomposers. Sponges are filter feeders.
What function does water perform for sponges?
Water provides structural support to sponges, helping them maintain their shape and enabling them to filter food particles from the water passing through their pores. In addition, water carries oxygen and nutrients to the cells of the sponge and helps in waste removal.
Sponges obtain the food they need for survival by?
they filter food from the water so the food comes to them
How does Barrel sponges eat?
Barrel sponges are filter feeders that capture plankton and organic particles from the water using specialized cells called choanocytes. These choanocytes have flagella that create water currents, bringing in food particles that are then absorbed by the sponge's cells for nutrition.
