Consisting of organisms commonly known as sponges, name means pore-bearers
Represent the least evolutionarily advanced group
Sponges are classified as animals because they are multicellular,heterotrophs and have no cell wall.
Ed Maintain homeostasis by diffusion
Sponges have no true circulatory system water is used for circulation dissolved gasses are brought into the cell metabolic waste are brought in through diffusion.
Porifera's reproduce sexually and sexually. They use egg and sperm at different times
Porifera's have structures called spicules which is a fine skeletal mesh that has glass like features. Very sharp shards of glass
Porifera's protect themselves from the environment by their sponges closing their pores.
Examples include Bath sponge, Finger sponge and basket sponge