Question

    Members of which phylum are commonly known as sponges?

    A Coelenterata Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Porifera Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Platyhelminthes Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Annelida Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The phylum Porifera consists of organisms commonly known as sponges. These are simple, mostly marine animals characterized by porous bodies and a lack of true tissues and organs.

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