Animal Phyla/Porifera


 * 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