Porifera Notes: Importance of Sponges

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Science

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9th - 12th Grade

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Easy

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NGSS

MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS2-4, MS-LS2-3

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Amy Coleman

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17 Slides • 8 Questions

Multiple Choice

Sponges are found in the fossil record as far back as the early cambrian.

True

False

Multiple Choice

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.

Multiple Choice

Which of these is NOT a historical use of sponges?

Stuffing pillows

Drinking

Padding armor

Cleaning

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

Multiple Choice

Some sponges have been used to produce medicines

True

False

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

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.

Multiple Choice

There are no more species of sponges left to be discovered. We have already explored all of the parts of the marine biome.

true

false

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