Phylum Porifera

Front

What is the hollow center of a sponge called?

Back

spongocoel

Front

Which part of the sponge body is the central cavity that leads to the osculum?

Back

spongocoel

Front

What is the name of the opening at the top of a sponge?

Back

Osculum

Front

What are the small openings on a sponge's surface that allow water to enter called?

Back

ostia

Front

What is the function of choanocytes in sponges?

Back

Choanocytes help in filtering food particles from water and creating water currents.

Front

What is the primary structural material found in the skeleton of sponges?

Back

spongin

Front

What type of symmetry do sponges exhibit?

Back

Asymmetry or radial symmetry.

Front

What is the role of the osculum in a sponge?

Back

The osculum is the large opening through which water exits the sponge.

Front

How do sponges reproduce asexually?

Back

Sponges can reproduce asexually through budding or fragmentation.

Front

What is the significance of sponges in aquatic ecosystems?

Back

Sponges play a crucial role in filtering water and providing habitat for other organisms.