Poriferans Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Amebocyte | transport nutrients throughout the sponge |
Archaeocyte | totipotent-turn into whichever cells the sponge needs |
Asymmetry | no line of symmetry |
Budding | offspring grow directly off the side of the parent |
Choanocyte | collar cell-create currents and capture food |
Collagen | connective tissue found in animals |
Eukaryotic | cell with a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles |
Filter Feeding | to eat by straining food out of the water column |
Flagellum | long whip-like tail used for locomotion |
Gemmules | tough-baby sponges (made through budding) |
Hermaphrodite | containing both male and female reproductive parts |
Osculum | large hole-usually on the top of a sponge where water flows out |
Pinacocyte | epidermal cells lining the outer surface of the sponge |
Porocyte | form the ostia for water to enter the sponge |
Regeneration | regrow damaged or destroyed body parts |
Sclerocyte | secrete spicules |
Sessile | sedentary-doesn't move |
Spicule | calcareous substance giving shape and rigidity to sponges |
Spongin | fiberous collagen found in sponges |
Ostia | small holes which allow water to enter the sponge |
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