Animal Phyla/Porifera

An unidentified sponge. Maybe Lamellodysidea herbacea.

• Porifera
• Name Meaning: Pore bearer
• English Common Name: Sponges
• Major distinguishing characteristics: Perforated interior wall
• Approximate number of species described: over 5,000 modern

Natural History

This sponges are found in marine waters

Quiz

• Porifera Quiz

References and Further Reading

• Porifera at Wikipedia
• Porifera at Tree of Life
• Porifera at Encyclopedia of Life