0
Spicules are tiny structures of hard crystal that give the sponge it's shape. There are many different types of spicules, some examples are; acanthostyles, stongyles, and anatriaenes.
Wiki User
∙ 9y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How is the support in the body of a sponge different from that of an insect?
In insects there is a skeleton of cutin , cuticle , carotin while in sponges there are namatocytes
How do sponges carry out essential body functions?
desribe how sponges carry out essential functions
What is the sponges body covering?
Sponges belongs to family of coral reefs. their body is cvered with fibrous matter and the final last layer is covered the hard covering made up of Calcium carbonate. the outer covering of calcium carbonate helps them to protect them selves from their predators
Is a Sponge a Vertebrates?
its an omnivore
Is a cow an endoskeleton?
Cows have endoskeletons. An endoskeleton is found inside the body and is composed of mineralized tissues. Some sponges and symmetrical marine animals also have endoskeletons.
Why would spongin and spicules discourage predators from eating sponges?
spongin and spicules are the sponges body support and defence
How spongin and spicules discourage predator from eating sponges?
Spongin and spicules are the sponges body support and defence. They both cover a sponge, and if a predator eats it it will be hurt. It will be hard to eat it, because of the sharpness and roughness of the outside. Well at least in the spicules case.
How do spongin and spicules discourage predators from eating sponges?
Spongin and spicules are the sponges body support and defence. They both cover a sponge, and if a predator eats it it will be hurt. It will be hard to eat it, because of the sharpness and roughness of the outside. Well at least in the spicules case.
What type of sponge material supports a sponges body structure?
A network of spongin or spicules.
What is the function of spicules?
Spicules provide support to the sponge. In fact, a spicule is defined as any (of various shapes and sizes, depending of the sponge) small calcareous or siliceous body embedded along the sponge's cells.
What are special characteristics of porifera?
Porifera are sponges, they have no main organs or tissues. They are a loose aggregation of cells. To eat they pump water though their system and catch the particles in the water. A very basic cell structure.
How many types of sponges are there?
There are four classes of sponges classified so far. The classification is based on the difference in basic cell structure and type. They are,Calcarea - has single nuclues and single external membrane.Glass Sponges - has multinucleated cell.Demosponges - same as calcerea but their spicules are made of silica whereas for Calcarea it is made of calcite.Homoscleromorpha - same as Demosponges except for the different body structure it has. It is the most recently classified class.
What are thin spiny structures that form the skeleton of many sponges?
The spike forms a rigid frame that helps support and protect the sponges body.
What animal body contains spicules?
mollusks
How is the support of a sponge different from the support in the body of a insect?
In insects there is a skeleton of cutin , cuticle , carotin while in sponges there are namatocytes
How is the support in the body of a sponge different from that of an insect?
In insects there is a skeleton of cutin , cuticle , carotin while in sponges there are namatocytes
Why are bath sponges soft?
The harder silica or calcium spicules are absent and the softer spongin remains.Answer:They are soft because they should not hurt the body parts while having a bath. the skin is too soft to use a bath sponge, if the sponge is too hard.
