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Spongilla is a genus of freshwater sponge in the family Spongillidae. They are found in lakes and slow streams. Sponges of the genus Spongilla attach themselves to rocks and logs and filter the water for various small aquatic organisms such as protozoa, bacteria, and other free-floating pond life. Unlike marine sponges, fresh-water sponges are exposed to far more adverse and variable environmental conditions, and therefore they have developed gemmules as a means of dormancy. When exposed to excessively cold or otherwise harsh situations, the sponges form these gemmules, which are highly resistant "buds" that can live dormantly after the mother sponge has died. When conditions improve, the gemmules will "germinate" and a new sponge is born.
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What is the scientific name for spongilla?
The scientific name for spongilla is Spongilla lacustris.
Types of Porifera?
Spongilla, sycon, euplectelea.
What sponges live in fresh water?
Spongilla
What is the scientific name of fresh water sponges?
spongilla
How does the diagram of spongilla look?
The diagram of Spongilla typically shows a branching structure with numerous small chambers connected by canals. It also includes structures such as spicules that provide support to the sponge's body. Spongilla diagrams often depict the flow of water through the sponge for filter feeding.
What is the offense and defense mechanism of spongilla?
Spongilla, a freshwater sponge, primarily relies on its porous body structure as a defense mechanism, which helps to filter out unwanted particles and potential predators while allowing water to flow through for feeding. Its offense mechanism is largely passive; it does not actively hunt but instead captures food particles from the water using specialized cells called choanocytes. Additionally, spongilla can produce toxic substances that deter predators, providing further protection against threats. These adaptations enable spongilla to thrive in its aquatic environment.
What are some types of sponges?
porifera are also called sponges some of the sponges are euplectelia spongilla and sycon
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
Differentiate between book classification and knowledge classification?
difference between knowledge classification and book classification?
How do you abbreviate classification?
classification
What are the classification of technical report?
what is a classification of reports
What are some examples of porifera?
Phylum Porifera or Sponges are the invertebrates are simple animals,live in water,cannot move from one place to another and have foul smell. Examples are: Sponges Sycon Spongilla Euplectelea .
