Animal Kingdom Question 1025

Question: Sponges are porifers because their bodies have

[RPMT 2002]

Options:

A) Spicules in skeleton

B) Several pores

C) Canal system

D) All the above

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Sponges belong to phylum Porifera.

The term ‘Porifera’ is a Latin word which means pores to bear.

Sponges have a porous body.

The body has numerous inhalant pores called Ostia and an exhalant pore called Osculum. Water enters through Ostia and leaves through Osculum.