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- In a few marine species, gray cells of the sponges primitive "immune" system and can release toxins that kill all cells in the area as part of the rejection of foreign material.
- They also produce toxins that prevent other sessile organisms such as bryozoans or sea squirts from growing on or near them.
- A few species, such as the Caribbean fire sponge, cause a severe rash in humans who handle them and such toxins may protect against predators.
- The Caribbean chicken-liver sponge secretes toxins that kill coral polyps, allowing the sponges to grow over the coral skeletons.
See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sponge
What else can I help you with?
Do sponges secrete toxins?
Yes, some sponges do secrete toxins as a defense mechanism against predators and to inhibit the growth of competing organisms. These toxins can vary in chemical composition and potency, and they may have potential applications in medicine, such as in cancer treatment. However, not all sponges produce toxins; many species have evolved different strategies for survival.
Does bacteria produce toxins?
Yes. Bacteria do produce toxins. Usually gram positive bacteria produce exo-toxins and gram negative bacteria produce endo-toxins.
Does Ebola produces toxins?
No. It doesn't produce toxins as we know them.
Why do nudibranches eat toxic sponges?
The reasons why any animal eats a particular organism is never clear. A top reason why Nudibranchs might eat 'toxic sponges' is that there was not much else available to eat and it was easy to eat the sponges. These sponges were a niche that was unfilled and the Nudibranches adapted to take it. The sponges are still partially toxic to Nudibranchs! They often have specially lined stomachs to protect them from the sponges sharp spicules and the toxins from the sponge accumulate in them. When a predator tries to eat a nudibranch it gets a nasty mouthful of these toxins.
What is a pathogen produce?
Some pathogens produce toxins.
Some pathogens produce what?
Toxins
What are sponges defenses?
Sponges have a variety of defenses against predators, including producing toxins, secreting a distasteful substance, releasing mucous to trap predators, and being able to quickly regenerate if damaged. Some sponges can also contract or close their pores to protect themselves.
Sexual reproduction in sponges produce an organism are called?
Sporophyte
What are the poisons that pathogens produce call?
Toxins.
Are there any poisonous sponge?
Yes, some species of marine sponges are known to produce toxins that can be harmful to other organisms, including humans. It's important to exercise caution and avoid handling or consuming any sponge unless you are certain it is safe.
Why bacteria produce toxins?
Bacteria produce toxins as a byproduct. They are formed when the bacteria produce energy for themselves by changing one substance into another, and in some cases, there are byproducts, some of which can be toxins.
How does the glass rope sponge defend its self?
sponges use toxins to repel would be predators
