From Asconoid sponge: Leucosolenia, Syconoid sponge:Scypha, Leuconoid sponge, Gemmules (class Demospongiae),bath sponge, kitchen sponge, \"boring\" sponge Cliona (classDemospongiae), hexactinellid or \"glass sponge\" (cl Hexactinelid),Euplectella
Consider the differences between sponges of organization interms of surface-to-volume relationships. Why are the larger formsmore complicated?
Notice that not all sponges have spicules and not all spongeshave spongin. Which sponge \"architectures\" are flexible and whichare more rigid?
Notice that body size and shape are somewhat variable. Can youdeduce which sponges are from wave-sheltered habitats and which arewave-exposed habitats?
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