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Which among the following organisms does NOT fall under the phylum Porifera

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Spongilla
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Vase sponge
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Yellow tube sponge
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Hydra
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Solution

The correct option is D Hydra
Porifera means organisms with holes. They are commonly known as sponges. Features of phylum Porifera are as follows:

1. Non-motile, multicellular organisms with the hard outer skeleton.
2. They have a porous body.
3. Pores on the bodies create a canal system which helps in circulation of substances.
4. Not differentiated into head and tail; don’t have a well-developed organ or organ system.
5. Mainly found in marine habitats.
Examples: Yellow tube sponge, Vase sponge, euplectelea, spongilla, sycon, etc.

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