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Which one of these sponges is also known as fresh water sponge and has siliceous monaxon spicules?
Which one of these sponges is also known as fresh water sponge and has siliceous monaxon spicules?
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The correct option is C Spongilla
Spongilla is a genus of fresh water sponges, found in lakes and slow streams. Sponges of the genus Spongilla attach themselves to rocks and logs and filter the water for various small aquatic organisms. It has monaxons spicules, which are like single pointed shaft. These spicules are present in large numbers. Thus, the correct answer is option B.
Spongilla is a genus of fresh water sponges, found in lakes and slow streams. Sponges of the genus Spongilla attach themselves to rocks and logs and filter the water for various small aquatic organisms. It has monaxons spicules, which are like single pointed shaft. These spicules are present in large numbers. Thus, the correct answer is option B.
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