Sponges
Phylum: Porifera
7 descriptions of a Sponge.
-Sponges have no tissue organization.
-The body cavity of a sponge is called the Osculum.
-The digestive openings of a sponge are called pores.
-The reproduction system of a sponge consists of egg and sperm and also budding.
- Sponges are asymmetrical.
-Sponge have skeletal support systems called spicules.
-Sponges live in Marine areas.
Benefits/Harm (to humans)
Benefits
- Cleans our oceans
- Cleans our skin
- Toxins are released as defense mechanism in the natural habitat of a sponge.
Benefits/Harm (to environment)
Benefits
- Renewable natural resource
- Cleans the Ocean
- Overpopulate
- Harm other species