wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Skeleton in class Demospongiae is in the form of

A
Calcareous spicules
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Siliceous spicules
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Spongin fibres
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Both B and C
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is C Both B and C
Most sponges belongs to the class Demospongiae. This class includes sponges with a skeleton made up of silicon-containing spicules or spongin fibers or both. The spongin fibre provides a matrix in which the spicules are embedded. It is economically important as it is used in bath sponge.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Porifera
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon