In this article we will discuss about Leucosolenia:- 1. Habit, Habitat and Distribution of Leucosolenia 2. Structure of Leucosolenia 3. Physiology 4. Reproduction 5. Development. Habit, Habitat and Distribution of Leucosolenia: Leucosolenia is a small, delicate branching, colonial marine sponge. It grows in shallow water below low tide mark on sea shore rocks where wave action is intense and is [...]
In this article we will discuss about Scypha:- 1. History of Scypha 2. Habit, Habitat and Distribution of Scypha 3. External Features 4. Canal System 5. Histology 6. Skeleton 7. Water Current 8. Nutrition 9. Respiration 10. Excretion 11. Nervous System and Behaviour 12. Reproduction. History of Scypha: Scypha (Gr., skyphos = cup) was formerly called Sycon. According to de [...]
In this article we will discuss about Spicules:- 1. Meaning of Spicules 2. Classification of Spicules 3. Development 4. Taxonomic Importance. Meaning of Spicules: The spicules or sclerites are definite bodies, having a crystalline appearance and consisting in general of simple spines or of spines radiating from a point. They have an axis of organic material around which is deposited [...]