-multicellularity
-Internal skeleton made of spicules & sponging
-2 layers of porous tissue w/ out organ structure
-sessile filter-feeders
-reproduction;asexually(regeneration)/sexually
(hermaphrodite)
-most live in salt-water environments
-3% in fresh water
-most are symmetrical
-common name:sponges
-porifera-"pore bearer"
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