Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305389892
Author: Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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The type of body symmetry present in sponges.

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The sponges belong to phylum Porifera. The major characteristics of the sponges are the lack of true tissues, not able to form complex layers, and even their structures are not fixed. During the maturation of sponge, they become less sessile and it makes them to change their structures. They are mostly found in the shallow coastal areas and are present in plethora since Cambrian.

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Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN:9781305389892
Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
Publisher:Cengage Learning