10 Questions
Which phylum is considered the most basic animal phylum?
Phylum Porifera
What is the main mode of feeding for all porifera?
Suspension feeding
Do porifera have any terrestrial species?
No, all porifera are aquatic
Which cell layer is responsible for generating flow and driving water out of the osculum?
Choanoderm
What is the function of the ostium in porifera?
Inflow of water
True or false: Porifera have the ability to move unlike other animals?
True
True or false: Porifera evolved in different ways during different evolutionary time?
True
True or false: Choanocytes are unique to porifera and no other phyla have these cells?
True
True or false: Porifera have both marine and freshwater species?
True
True or false: The outer layer of porifera is known as the pinacoderm?
True
Test your knowledge on the basic characteristics and adaptations of Phylum Porifera, the most basic animal phyla. Explore their unique mobility, feeding habits, and aquatic habitats. Discover the variety of shapes and sizes exhibited by these fascinating organisms, and learn about their evolutionary adaptations in different environments.
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