Porifera Flashcards
The large opening at the top of the sponge where water exits
Spicules
A symbiotic relationship in which both individuals benefit
Mutualism
Groups of archaeocytes that are produced in times of unfavourable environmental conditions
Gemmules
Within the cell
Intracellular
Reproduction requiring only one parent
Asexual
The process of removing waste products from the body
Excretion
Sponges
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 soft 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
Fertilization of the egg inside the body
Internal fertilization
Organisms that sift food particles from the water
Filterfeeder