Spongin fibres are secreted by

Choanocytes

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Pinacocytes

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Amoebocytes

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Spongioblasts

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Solution

The correct option is D Spongioblasts
Sponges have different types of cells in their body. Choanocytes or collar cells line the spongocoel and the canals. Amoebocytes are wandering cells and are of many types. Pinacocytes and porocytes are two types of cells in producing the outer dermal layer or pinacoderm. Spongioblasts are spongin forming amoebocytes.
Hence the correct option is D.

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