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Are sea sponges endangered?

Some species of sea sponges are threatened by factors like habitat destruction, pollution, and overharvesting. It is important to monitor and protect these organisms to ensure their survival in the oceans.


Do species always change over time?

Species not always change over time such sponges :D


Are sponges endangered?

As far as officials know, most sponges are not endangered. Very few aquatic sponges are harvested and this small number is not large enough to have an effect on their population. There are over 5000 varieties of known sponges and only some fresh water sponges are known to be in danger at this time.


Where do brown tube sponges live?

Modern sponges are predominantly marine, with some species adapted to freshwater environments, ranging from the inter-tidal zone to depths of 6,000 meters (19,680 feet). Certain types of sponges are limited in the range of depths at which they are found. sponges are worldwide in their distribution, and range from waters of the polar regions to the tropical regions. sponges are most abundant in both numbers of individuals and species in warmer waters.www.junglewalk.com/photos/Sponge-pictures.html


How is it possible for a population of sponges which are sessile animals to disperse?

Because sponges are one of the most simplex creatures on the planet, they weren't expected to be able to move. However, it has been discovered that for most species of sponge, they have a larval stage of about 24 hours in which they can swim. It is during this time that they spread out.

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How many different species of sponges are there?

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What species are sponges?

Sponges are animals of the phylum Porifera.


Is the sponge the only animal in the porifera plylum?

There are many different kinds of sponges. Every time you see a sponge with a different shape and color, that is a different species. There are thousands of different species of sponges, tube sponges, encrusting sponges, demosponges, etc. But yes, Porifera only includes sponges. So sponges are the only animals in the Porifera.


What kind of symmetry do sponges exhibit?

Sponges are asymmetrical, although a few species have nearly radial symmetry.


What are natural sponges?

what is the answer to what color are natural sponges? Sponges come in many different colours; they can range from white to yellow, to pink, orange, blue, and an array of other colours. It all depends on the species.


What color are natural sponges?

what is the answer to what color are natural sponges? Sponges come in many different colours; they can range from white to yellow, to pink, orange, blue, and an array of other colours. It all depends on the species.


How many species of freshwater sponges are there?

I think most of these sponge species live in aquatic habitats. Such as cold oceans in the Arctic and Antarctic, but few live in warmer climates. About 150 of the sponge species live in warm climates, like tropical areas, while most live in cold areas.


How many chromosomes do sea sponges have?

Sea sponges have a varied number of chromosomes depending on the species, but typically contain around 16 to 18 chromosomes in their cells.


What species of sponges are beneficial?

all sponges are beneficial in the kingdom of porifera because sponges do not move and do not harm any other organisms


Is cnidaria the same as sponges?

its a species of sponge


Examples of phylum porifera?

sponges venus flower basket


How long can sponges live?

30,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 years