The following points highlight the three main classes of Phylum Porifera. The three classes are: 1. Calcarea or Calcispongiae— (Calcareous Sponges) 2. Hexactinellida or Triaxonida or Hyalospongiae—(Glass Sponge) 3. Demospongiae. Phylum Porifera: Class # 1. Calcarea or Calcispongiae— (Calcareous Sponges): [Calcarea, L. Calcarious = limy, Calcispongiae, L. Calcis = genitive of calx = lime or […]
3 Main Classes of Phylum Porifera
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Sponges: Definition, Features and Habitat | Phylum Porifera
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In this article we will discuss about Sponges:- 1. Taxonomic Retrospect of Sponges 2. Definition and Origin of Sponges 3. General Features 4. Habitat 5. Structural Peculiarities 6. Development 7. Affinities 8. Regeneration 9. Phylogeny. Contents: Taxonomic Retrospect of Sponges Definition and Origin of Sponges General Features of Sponges Habitat of Sponges Structural Peculiarities of […]
An Example of Phylum Porifera: Sycon
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In this article we will discuss about Sycon:- 1. Habit and Habitat of Sycon 2. Structure of Sycon 3. Canal System 4. Physiology of Water Current Production 5. Microscopic Organisation 6. Nutrition, Respiration and Excretion 7. Reproduction 8. Development. Contents: Habit and Habitat of Sycon Structure of Sycon Canal System of Sycon Physiology of Water […]
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