Sponges are also found in freshwater, though not as numerous as the marine varieties. One example of this group is Spongilla, which can grow in many different morphs. Spongilla and other freshwater sponges have developed specialized reproductive cells known as gemmules, allowing them to survive harsh environmental conditions. Why are most Spongilla green?

Sponges are also found in freshwater, though not as numerous as the marine varieties. One example of this group is Spongilla, which can grow in many different morphs. Spongilla and other freshwater sponges have developed specialized reproductive cells known as gemmules, allowing them to survive harsh environmental conditions. Why are most Spongilla green?

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Chapter28: Invertebrates

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Problem 6RQ: Most sponge body plans are slight variations on a simple tube-within-a-tube design. Which of the...

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