Asked by Samuel Mendez on May 19, 2024
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Where does digestion in a sponge takes place?
A) spicule
B) osculum
C) mesophyll
D) spongocoel
E) individual cells
Spongocoel
The central cavity of a sponge.
Mesophyll
Photosynthetic tissue in the interior of a leaf; sometimes differentiated into palisade mesophyll and spongy mesophyll.
Spicule
A small, needle-like structure or particle, made of calcium carbonate or silica, found in sponges and certain other invertebrates, providing support.
- Elucidate the role of collar cells within the functioning and environmental interactions of sponges.
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MALLIKA SACHDEVMay 20, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Digestion in sponges occurs at the cellular level, within individual cells, rather than in a centralized digestive system.
Learning Objectives
- Elucidate the role of collar cells within the functioning and environmental interactions of sponges.