Question

Give an example of an animal having canal system.

Answer 1

Canal system:

1. The fluid circulatory system of sponges is known as the canal system.
2. It is the characteristic feature of the phylum Porifera.
3. It helps in food accumulation, respiration, and excretion in the organism.
4. The canal system is highly perforated.
5. The food is captured through incoming water and excretory material is sent out through outgoing water.
6. The three types of canal system are ascon type, sycon type, and leucon type canal system.

Example of organism having canal system:

1. Sponges are a living example of an organism having a canal system.
2. There are pores and canals arranged in a complex manner on the body of the porifera or sponge. This is named the canal system.