Phylum Porifera Animal kingdom Biology

Characteristic Features of Phylum Porifera · They are generally marine aquatic organisms, with a few freshwater species · Their bodies are asymmetrical · Body

Sponges Sponges are considered the oldest animal phyla They are multicellular but do not have tissues or organs The name porifera means 'pore bearer' in

porifera The simplest of all the invertebrates are the Parazoans, which include only the phylum Porifera Phylum Porifera (“pori” = pores, “fera” =

porifera Phylum Porifera Grant, 1826 Pp 9-14 i>In:i> Hooper, A ; van Soest, M i>Systema Porifera: a guide to the classification of sponges