Give the zoological name of (a) bath sponge.

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(a) The zoological name of bath sponge:
The zoological name of the bath sponge is Spongia officinalis.
It is known as the bath sponge because of its texture, which is made up of fuzzy, sponge-like fibers, similar to the sponges used for washing when bathing.

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