In sponges, the water enters the body through minute pores known as

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In sponges, the water enters the body through minute pores known as (A) Osculum (B) Ostia (C) Spongocoel (D) Spicules

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Sponges have a water transport or canal system Water enters their body through minute pores called ostia. It then enters a central cavity called spongocoel and leaves the body through the osculum. Spicules is the skeleton which supports the body.

Q. In sponges, the water enters the body through minute pores known as

Osculum

Ostia

Spongocoel

Spicules

Sponges have a water transport or canal system Water enters their body through minute pores called ostia. It then enters a central cavity called spongocoel and leaves the body through the osculum. Spicules is the skeleton which supports the body.