Phylum Porifera General Characteristics and Classification

Phylum Porifera: General Characteristics and Classification

Porifera

Conclusion

What is phylum porifera ?

Phylum Porifera is a group of simple, aquatic animals commonly known as sponges. The name “Porifera” means “pore-bearing,” referring to the many tiny holes (called ostia) on their body surface.

What is canal system in porifera ?

The canal system in Porifera is a network of water channels and chambers found inside the body of sponges. This system helps them circulate water through their bodies so they can breathe, feed, remove waste, and reproduce—all without any organs.

Is porifera diploblastic ?

Porifera are considered diploblastic because they have two main cell layers an outer layer (pinacoderm) and an inner layer (choanoderm) but they lack true tissues and germ layers found in more advanced animals.