In poriferans the skeleton forming cells are ____________.

Amoebocytes

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Thesocytes

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Archaeocytes

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Sclerocytes

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Solution

The correct option is D Sclerocytes
Skeleton of sponges is secreted by sclerocytes.

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In poriferans the skeleton forming cells are ____________.

The correct option is D SclerocytesSkeleton of sponges is secreted by sclerocytes.

The correct option is D Sclerocytes
Skeleton of sponges is secreted by sclerocytes.