Unicellular, has tissues, reproduces asexually

Multicellular,

no tissues or organ systems,

reproduces asexually or sexually

Unicellular,

marine,

filter feeder

Multicellular, tissues regulate filter feeding

Sponges are asymmetrical because one side is different than the other.

Sponges are symmetrical because one side is the same as the other.

Sponges are asymmetrical because one side is the same as the other.

Sponges are symmetrical because one side is different than the other.

Specialized cells help the sponge swim around to catch fish.

Specialized tissues help the sponge make a current so it may filter feed.

Specialized cells decompose organic materials found on the coral.

Specialized cells create a current and help the sponge filter feed.

Mostly marine habitats but also in some estuaries.

Terrestrial boreal forrests.

Saltwater Savannah on land

In the rainforest.

Multicellular and lack tissues and organs.

Unicellular with organs and tissues.

Multicellular with organs and tissues.

Unicellular without organs and tissues or specialized cells.

neither sexually or asexually, only by cloning.

only asexually.

Asexually by budding and sexually by gametic cells.

only sexually.

The ability to generate light so they attract prey in the depths of the ocean.

extreme amounts of muscle in the tail region to help them swim faster.

extra sensitive eye sight to avoid predators.

Specialized cells attaching them to structures and toxins to protect them.

Fungi

Plants

Animals

Protists

Sponges provide shelter for algae, shrimp, and crabs.

sponges are heterotrophic and hunt fish around them.

Sponges decompose organic materials in the coral.

Sponges are sessile and do not interact with organisms in the environment.