phylum porifera Flashcards
a symbiotic relationship in which both individuals benefit
mutualism
within the cell
intracellular
groups of archaeocytes that are produced in times of unfavourable environmental conditions
gemmules
reproduction requiring only one parent
asexual
the process of removing wastes from the body
excretion
sponges and coral
porifera
body design lacking symmetry
asymmetrical
a method of asexual reproduction
budding
the process of exchanging gases in the body
respiration
a network of flexible fibres in softer sponges
spongin
a symbiotic relationship in which only one individual benefits and with no effect on the other
commensalism
fertilization of the egg inside the body
internal fertilization
organisms that sift food particles from the water
filter feeder
a fertilized egg
zygote
specialized cells that make the sponges skeleton
archaeocyte