Sponges

Front

What type of symmetry do sponges (Porifera) have?

Back

Asymmetrical

Front

Which type of cell digests and distributes food for the sponge?

Back

Amoebocytes

Front

What do spongin and spicules make up in sponges?

Back

Skeleton

Front

What are the small openings in sponges that allow water to circulate called?

Back

Ostia

Front

What is the main function of choanocytes in sponges?

Back

To create water currents and trap food particles.

Front

What is the role of the osculum in sponges?

Back

It is the large opening through which water exits the sponge.

Front

What type of organism are sponges classified as?

Back

Multicellular animals.

Front

What is the primary habitat of most sponges?

Back

Aquatic environments, primarily marine.

Front

How do sponges reproduce asexually?

Back

Through budding or fragmentation.

Front

What is the significance of sponges in marine ecosystems?

Back

They provide habitat and food for various marine organisms.