Cnidocils are hair-like projections, which act as mechano- and chemo-receptors and trigger the nematocyst to fire. Further reading: Coelom... View Article
Nematocysts are located in the cnidocytes cells present on the tentacles of cnidarians. Further reading: Coelom Are Flatworms Coelomate?... View Article
Nematocysts are the stinging capsules present in cnidocytes, which are used for capturing prey and defence. Further reading: Coelom Are... View Article
Spicules form the skeleton and provide structural support to sponges. They also provide protection against predators. Further reading: Coelom... View Article
Totipotency refers to the ability of a cell to get differentiated into all types of cells in an organism including extraembryonic tissues. Also... View Article
Archaeocytes are the amoeboid cells present in sponges. They get differentiated into specific cells and perform various functions such as... View Article
Ostia are the tiny pores present on the surface of sponges, from where water enters and goes to the spongocoel. The osculum is the opening from... View Article
Mesohyl is the gelatinous matrix present in the sponges between the external pinacoderm and internal choanoderm. It acts as an endoskeleton and... View Article
Amphiblastula larva is found in some of the sponges. It is a free-swimming larva with the front half having flagellated cells and the other half... View Article
