Question

Which among the following are the characteristics of phylum Porifera?

• A. They are non-motile
• B. They are asymmetric creatures
• C. They are attached to a solid support
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Characteristics of Porifera are as follows:

1) Non-motile (meaning they are attached to the solid support), asymmetrical (radial), diploblastic animals mainly found in marine habitats.

2) They can reproduce sexually and asexually.

3) Examples- Second, Euspongia, Spongilla, Euplectella etc.