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In the most simple type of canal system of Porifera, which of the following ways exhibit water flow?A. Ostia `rarr` Spongocoel `rarr` Osculum `rarr` ExteriorB. Spongocoel `rarr` Ostia `rarr` Osculum `rarr` ExteriorC. Osculum `rarr` Spongocol `rarr` Ostia `rarr` ExteriorD. Osculum `rarr` Ostia `rarr` Spongocoel `rarr` Exterior |
Answer» Correct Answer - A The central body cavity of sponges is called spongocoel. Their body is porus. The inhalent pores are called ostia and exhalent pores are known as oscula. The body of a sponge is organised in such manner as to form a complex system of pores and canals. This system is called canal sydstem. Water flows in through ostia to spongocoel and comes out to exterior via osculum. |
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