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Coelenterates/Porife
Chapter 21.3 of Biology: God's Living Creation
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Mesoglea | A jellylike layer located between the ectoderm and endoderm, composed of protein fibrils and sugars |
| Polyp | A cylindrical body type which is sessile and has it's mouth facing upward |
| Medusa | A free-swimming, umbrella-shaped body type which has it's mouth facing downward |
| Coral Reefs | Vast limestone structures, where groups of coral live |
| Osculum | The body opening, or mouth, of a sponge |
| Excurrent Pore | The area where waste materials flow out of the sponge |
| Incurrent Pores | Very small pores where water enters the sponge |
| Collar Cells | The inner layer of cells which line the body cavity in a sponge |
| Spicules | The crystalline support structures of the sponge |
| Gemmules | Groups of amoebocytes and spicules that have become enclosed by a tough, protective outer covering |