Phylum Porifera

Porifera (Sponges) (L. porous=pore; ferre=bearer) Porifera, or sponges, are simple, non-motile animals that live in aquatic environments. They have porous bodies and a canal system through which water flows, allowing them to filter feed on small particles. General Characters of Phylum Porifera 1) Habitat: They are aquatic organisms generally marine, with a few freshwater species. 2) Symmetry & … Read more