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Sponges are sessile organisms during their adulthood, meaning they do not move. To feed, sponges have adapted a process known as "filter-feeding." Basically, small particles of food passing by in the water are taken in by the sponge and digested directly in the sponge's cell layers. The larvae also feed this way, although they are not sessile and are free swimming.
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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 type of animal uses flagella to assist in filter feeding?
sponges
Differentiate feeding mechanism of coelenterates and sponges?
Sponges smell of soap which is ok, also feeding mechanism is stupid, it's also very lazy. Just feed yourself or the animal yourself with the normal food.
Why are sponges called pore-bearing animals?
sponges are many holes or pores in them which the use for feeding and such.they also belong to the phylum porifera,which means "pore bearing."
Do jellyfish use collar cells for filter feeding?
Jellyfish do not have collar cells. Sponges have collar cells, and yes, they are used for filter feeding.
What is involved in both the feeding and the sexual reproduction in sponges?
In feeding, sponges use specialized cells called choanocytes to create water currents that bring in food particles, which are then engulfed and digested. In sexual reproduction, sponges can reproduce either sexually through the release of eggs and sperm into the water for external fertilization, or asexually through budding or fragment regeneration.
Sponges are animals or plants?
Animals. The part that we think of as "sponge" is their skeleton.
Do sponges have specialized cells?
it has no muscles thats how it can function
Why Asconoid body design of sponges is not as efficient as Syconoid and Leuconoid?
Asconoid sponges have a simple, tubular body structure that limits the surface area available for filter feeding, making them less efficient than Syconoid and Leuconoid sponges. In contrast, Syconoid sponges have folded body walls that increase surface area, while Leuconoid sponges possess a complex network of chambers that further enhance feeding efficiency and water flow. This increased complexity allows for greater nutrient absorption and better adaptation to varying environmental conditions. Consequently, Asconoid sponges are generally less capable of thriving in competitive or nutrient-rich environments compared to their more advanced counterparts.
How do sponges remove nitrogenous waste?
Sponges remove nitrogenous waste through a process called diffusion. The waste molecules passively move out of the sponge cells and into the surrounding water, where they are eventually carried away. This allows sponges to efficiently get rid of metabolic waste products from their body.
What characteristic do scientists use to classify sponges?
Scientists classify sponges based on their body structure, specifically the presence of pores through which water flows for feeding and gas exchange. Additionally, they consider the type of skeleton sponges have, whether it's made of calcium carbonate, silica, or spongin fibers.
Which animal phylum has the lowest structural organisazation?
The phylum Porifera, which includes sponges, has the lowest structural organization among animal phyla. Sponges lack true tissues and organs, instead consisting of loosely organized cell layers that perform basic functions like feeding and reproduction.
