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Which one of the following is a fresh water sponge?

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Sycon
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Euspongia
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Spongilla
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Euplectella
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Solution

The correct option is C Spongilla
Spongilla is a genus of freshwater sponges in the family Spongillidae found in lakes and slow streams.
Sycon is a genus of calcareous sponges belonging to the family Sycettidae. These sponges are small and are tube-shaped and often white to cream in colour.
Euplectella is a genus of glass sponges which includes the well-known Venus' flower basket.
So, the correct answer is option C.

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