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 […]
The following points highlight the two main skeletal elements found in sponges. The types are: 1. Spongin 2. Spicules. Skeletal Element: Type # 1. Spongin: The spongin comprises of fibres of spongin and they resemble silk in appearance. These are proteinaceous secretion of the spongioblasts and form a network. In most cases, the spongin fibres […]
In this article we will discuss about the role and evolutionary significance of canal system in sponges. Role of Canal System: The canal system which draws water current inside the sponge’s body and maintains a continuous uninterrupted flow of water, plays a vital role in the physiology of sponges, because it serves the various kinds […]
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