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Name the only type of animal that lack groups of cells that form tissues?
The sponges.
What organism group was originally considered an animal by zoologists but was also claimed to be a plant by botanists?
The organisms known as sponges were originally considered animals by zoologists due to their ability to move and filter feed. However, they were also claimed to be plants by botanists due to their sessile nature and lack of clearly defined tissues. Eventually, sponges were classified as animals based on genetic and developmental studies.
What characteristics makes a sponge an animal?
Sponges are classified as animals because they are multicellular, heterotrophic (meaning they rely on consuming organic matter for nutrients), and have specialized cell types that exhibit different functions within the organism. They lack true tissues and organs, but they possess cellular structures that are characteristic of the animal kingdom.
Are fossil sponges one of the oldest known animal fossils?
Yes, fossil sponges are among the oldest known animal fossils, dating back to over 600 million years ago. These simple multicellular organisms have left imprints in the rock record, providing valuable information about early animal evolution and Earth's history.
Why are plant and animal cells classified as eukaryote?
Plant and animal cells are classified as eukaryotic cells because they both contain a nucleus unlike a prokariotic cell, such as a bacteria cell, which does not contain a nucleus.
Why do you think a sponged is classified as n animal?
Because there are living cells in it(Ocean Sponges)
Why were sponges first classified as pants?
no they are animals
What do Early scientists classified sponges as?
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Why are sponges considered animals?
Sponges are considered animals because they are multicellular organisms that lack cell walls, have specialized cells, and are capable of consuming food to obtain energy. They also have a simple body structure and are classified as part of the animal kingdom.
Do the coral and sponges belong to the animal kingdom?
They are living life forms, but they are not animals, so they are possibly a sea reef, but not an animal, I know, it gets confusing...
What animal are is a porifera?
Sponges
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.
What animal features do sponges share with all other animals?
Sponges are made up of two different types of organisms - one type are plantae, the other anamalia. Although it is debatable, sponges are classified as anamalia because part of them is animal.
The phylogenetic tree of animals began with the sponges. True or false?
False the tree of animals began with the human the human is classified as a animal even though it can talk walk and hold things.
What animal looks more like a plant than a animal?
they are sponges
What kind of animal belongs to porifera?
Sponges
Why is a panda classified as an animal?
Why is panda classified as an animal ?
