Porifera Notes: Importance of Sponges
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Amy Coleman
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Sponges are found in the fossil record as far back as the early cambrian.
True
False
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Which of these is NOT a benefit of sponges in the ecosystem?
They can provide shelter for some other animals.
They are a keystone predator of fish.
They are eaten by only a few animals.
They filter ocean water.
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Multiple Choice
Which of these is NOT a historical use of sponges?
Stuffing pillows
Drinking
Padding armor
Cleaning
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Multiple Choice
Which of these would be best for use in bathing or applying makeup?
Calcarea with calcium carbonate spicules
Hexactinellida with silica spicules
Demospongiae with spongin fibers
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Multiple Choice
Some sponges have been used to produce medicines
True
False
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Multiple Choice
Why are barrel sponges nicknamed "redwoods of the reef"?
Because they are always bright red
Because they produce wood that can be used in construction of homes.
Because of their large size
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Multiple Choice
Why is the newly discovered harp sponge unique?
It is carnivorous (not a filter feeder).
It is the largest sponge ever discovered.
It is not in the animal kingdom.
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There are no more species of sponges left to be discovered. We have already explored all of the parts of the marine biome.
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false
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