Sponges Flashcards
1
Q
Sponges are classified what phylum?
A
Porifera
2
Q
Sponges can be found in?
A
saltwater and freshwater
3
Q
A sponge’s body is a hollow tube with a closed bottom and with many small openings called
A
pores
4
Q
Said pores have water flowing through them using the beating motion of the flagellum of
A
collar cells
5
Q
Note: Sponges are being tested to fight of viruses, fungi, and certain bacteria that can cause disease
A
Sponges are being tested to fight of viruses, fungi, and certain bacteria that can cause disease
6
Q
Sponges are known as sessiles
A
meaning they stay attached to the same place their whole life. They only move when washed away by strong currents/waves
