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Spicules are calcareous or siliceous structures. Spicules and spongin fibres are present in

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Adamsia

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Aranea

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Euplectella

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Periplaneta

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The correct option is C
Euplectella

Euplectella or Venus's flower basket is a sponge belonging to the phylum Porifera. It has an exoskeleton made up of spongin fibres and siliceous spicules.

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