Sponges Lesson Review

Front

What type of environment do most sponges inhabit?

Back

Most sponges are marine, but some live in freshwater.

Front

What process allows sponges to regrow missing parts?

Back

Sponges can grow back missing parts through regeneration.

Front

What is the function of the flagella in collar cells?

Back

The flagella circulates and creates water currents.

Front

What are the small openings all over a sponge called?

Back

The small openings all over a sponge are called pores.

Front

What do sponges primarily feed on?

Back

Sponges feed on plankton and other suspended material.

Front

What is the main structural feature of sponges that allows them to filter feed?

Back

Sponges have a porous body structure that allows water to flow through and filter food.

Front

What are collar cells and what is their role in sponges?

Back

Collar cells, or choanocytes, help in trapping food particles and creating water currents.

Front

How do sponges reproduce?

Back

Sponges can reproduce both sexually and asexually.

Front

What is the osculum in a sponge?

Back

The osculum is the large opening at the top of a sponge through which water exits.

Front

What is the significance of the sponge's ability to regenerate?

Back

Regeneration allows sponges to recover from damage and maintain their population.