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What is the main way sponges obtain food?
What is the main way sponges obtain food?
- They photosynthesize
- They ingest food through their mouth
- They absorb nutrients from the water (correct)
- may be a common misunderstanding due to the term "capture", B) may be a plausible answer but not the correct one, C) is not mentioned in the text.
What is the function of choanocytes in sponges?
What is the function of choanocytes in sponges?
- They generate a water current through the sponge and ingest suspended food (correct)
- They are responsible for reproduction
- may be a plausible answer due to the term "structural support", C) may be a common misunderstanding due to the mention of hermaphroditism, D) is not mentioned in the text.
- They help the sponge move around
What is the mesohyl layer in sponges made of?
What is the mesohyl layer in sponges made of?
- Water
- Cells
- Gelatinous substance (correct)
- may be a plausible answer due to the mention of both cells and gelatinous substance, D) may be a common misunderstanding due to the mention of water being drawn through the sponge
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Test your knowledge of the fascinating world of sponges with our quiz! Discover the unique characteristics of these basal animals that lack true tissues and live in marine or fresh waters. Learn about their feeding habits, body structure, and much more. Challenge yourself and become an expert on the animals in the phylum Porifera.
