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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Canal Systems Encountered in Different Sponges
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The following points highlight the three main types of canal system encountered in sponges. The types are: 1. Ascon Type 2. Sycon Type 3. Leucon Type and 4. Rhagon Type. 1. Asconoid Type: The asconoid type of canal system is regarded to be the most simple and primitive grade of canal system. Asconoid type is […]