Which amoebocytes of sponges is responsible for forming endoskeleton?

Scleroblast cells

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Archaeocytes

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Porocytes

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Solution

The correct option is A Scleroblast cells
Scleroblast cells are the structures formed by the partial fusion of amoeboid cells (sclerocytes), which then separates again. It's members secrete spicules, from which the endoskeleton of the sponge is formed.
So, the correct answer is option A.

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