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Porifera (Sponges)
Sponges are very diverse invertebrates that live under the sea. They come in a large variety of colors, shapes and structural complexities.
779 Questions
a sea sponge uses energy when mating and filtering food :)
What is the most complex canal system of sponges?
Its the little tunnels that let in and release water
What adaptations do phylum porifera have that are unique?
Unique stuctures of Phylum Porifera include
1 : Spicules which may be calcarious or silicious .
2 : Canl system , which may be asconoid , syconoid or leucon type .
3 Spongin fibers in some fresh water sponges .
Are phylum porifera heterotrophs?
No!
it doesn't feed on plants. An example is a sponge. They don't feed on plants, they feed on little bacteria and plankton swimming in the water.
What is the function of an amebocyte in a sponge?
Analyzing concepts how is it possible for a population of sponges, which are sessile animals to disperse
How do sponges respond to stimuli?
Sea horses along with other aquatic animals respond to stimuli, but very differently. No one realy knows or has studied the behavior patterns and or responses to different stimuli.
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mollusk can camouflage such as snails clams and squids
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How does water enter the body of a sponge?
When a sponge is submerged in water, the water enters the sponge through the tiny holes in the sponge. The sponge fills up with water, as a balloon fills with air, only not as visibly. When you squeeze the sponge, the water exits that sponge through the tiny holes...exactly the opposite of how it entered! Tada! :)
What kingdom are sponges in and why?
Because they cannot make their own food, they must eat other organismd to get nutrients
What is the harmful effect of phylum porifera?
Neofibularia nolitangere or the "touch-me-not" sponge (found in the bahamas) can cause sever skin rash/burn/numbness if it comes in contact with your bare hands
Can you kill a sea sponge by breaking it into pieces?
to kill a sponge u take baking powder and vinegar and mix it in to the sponge then take knife and chop it up
Sea sponges are marine invertebrates that live in coral reefs in subtidal and intertidal zones. They come in a variety of colors, including green, yellow, purple and orange. Although their colors might make them stand out to predators, sea sponges have few natural enemies because they do not taste good. The few creatures that will eat them include species of turtles, fish and sea stars.
Why doesn't the sponge need to have a gut?
NO they don't......
Go to polarlife.com and read through it gives you the answer at about the end of the first paragraph.
Do barrel sponges reproduce sexually or asexually?
The barrel sponge can reproduce it reproduces asexually it buds off and then where ever it lands it sticks there grows roots and does it all over again
What is the large opening at the top of the sponge?
Top opening of a sponge is called osculum . it is used to expel water out .
No, it has pores which allow the sponge to filter feed.
What body plan do phylum porifera aka sponges have?
It has no symmetry, and they have jelly like cells that transport food throughout the body. Collar Cells: fires spines that traps food. Spiky things: Protects the Sponges's body.
How do porifera take care of their young?
Most sponges are hermaphroditic, the same individual producing eggs and sperm, but in some species the sexes are separate. The larvae are flagellated and swim about freely for a short time. After settling and attaching to a suitable substrate, the larvae develop into young sponges.
source: factmonster.com
What characteristic do sponges share with all other invertebrates?
They are made up of cells. They eat, respire, and reproduce either asexually or sexually (depending on the species of sponge). Some even have the ability to move!
