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Biology Laboratory Manual, 6/e

Darrell S. Vodopich, Baylor University
Randy Moore, University of Minnesota--Minneapolis

Phylum Porifera

Below is a link to a webpage created by Marine and Environmental Education and Research, Inc. The webpage gives an overview of the body plans, habitats, and physiologies of sponges. The webpage also discusses the uses of sponges to humans due to their array of biochemicals for defense and competition.

Read through the webpage to gain an indepth look at Phylum Porifera and some of its classes.

http://www.meer.org/M27.htm

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