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Chapter 34.2, Problem 1CC
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To determine: The reason that despite of being so soft and sessile, sponges are not eaten by other organisms.
Introduction: Sponges belong to phylum Porifera and lack tissue level of organization. These organisms are multicellular and produce various types of specialize cells. They are characterized by the presence of spores on their body surface.
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