sponges and cnidarians uncovering the truth
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Sponges and Cnidarians
Uncovering the Truth
Sponges
They live in aquatic areas and environment. There are over 5,000
species. They obtain food particles such as bacteria, algae,
protists, and other materials from the water as it is pulled in
through their pores. Oxygen is also removed from the water. The
filtered water carries away wastes through and opening in the top
of the sponge. Sponges do not have tissues, organs, or organ
systems.The body of a sponge contains sharp, pointed structure
called spicules.
Reproduction of Sponges
Sponges reproduce sexually and asexually. Since the sponge's sperm
cannot be fertilized, the egg is released and could become
fertilize and then develop a larva. The sponge's larva was cilia
which help them swim. After a short time the larva will rest on the
object where they will stay and grow into an adult sponge. When
they reproduce asexually, they use budding or regeneration. Then a
bud will form on the sponges and then it will drop from the parent
sponge to grow on its ownSponges are animals, not plants.
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As you can see, this is a real sea sponge that has been picked from
the sea while the picture next to it is a fictitious character,
cleverly thought up by cartoonists. If you look at him he is a
house hold sponge that we use to clean ourselves with . Then
underneath is another sea sponge. Beside that is a spawning sea
sponge.
Cnidarians
What animals do you know of are vicious predators of the sea? How
about ones that reproduce sexually and asexually? Heres a hint:
They contain the species of jelly-fish. Cnidarians fit all those
characteristics!The word cnidarian originates from the word,
Cnidos, which mean stinging nettle. Cnidarian have a system of
nerves called a nerve net that triggers them to shock another
unfamiliar, peculiar being that is not known by the cnidarian.This
is a network of impulses with toxins that connect to all parts of
the organism to shock a predator.
Reproduction of Cnidarians
Cnidarians not only produce asexually, but also sexually.This is
done with a creature called a medusa (not the god) which is a type
of cnidarian that is umbrella-shapedAsexual reproduction happens
when the medusa travels through the water and creates a polyp that
then falls off the medusa and grows under the water. The way the
sexual reproduction process works is when a male medusa releases
sperm into the water and another medusa releases eggs, they meet
and fertilize to develop into a larvae
Habitat of Cnidarians
Cnidarians typically live in salt water, but also they live in
fresh water. There is a certain type of species called a hydra that
lives in freshwater. Cnidarians avoid shallow area because they
need endosymbiotic algae as a source of nutrients. They feed on
plankton and other animals much larger than them.Cnidarians have a
stinging cell which is a thread-like structure that helps them
catch prey.Medusae swim with the ocean currents that define them as
free-swimmers.Coral is a type of cnidarian, it takes them millions
of years to create a habitat of their own to thrive and survive
in.
Species of Cnidarians
They are many types of cnidarians that are separated into groups
depending on their characteristics. Scyphozoa, Hydrozoa, Cubozoa,
and Anthozoa.The animals that fit into the Scyphozoa group are
corals, jellyfish, and feathery hydroids.Ones that fit into the
hydrozoa group are freshwater cnidarians, the lustrous Portuguese
Man o War (jelly-like marine invertebrate), and has both sessile
members such as Hydra. The Cubozoa group contains box-jellies.The
Anthozoa group contains sea anemones, some corals (they fit into
both groups), and sea pens. Referring back to history, scientists
believe that the first body of a cnidarian was an animal called a
medusa.
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Sponges vs. Cnidarians Which is Better?
SpongesThe body of a sponge contains sharp pointed structure called
spicules.Sponges do not have tissues, organs, or organ systems.They
obtain food particles such as bacteria, algae, protists, and other
materials from the water as it is pulled in through their
pores.Sponge's sperm cannot be fertilized.
Cnidarians
System of nerves called a nerve netInvertebratesMedusa is
umbrella-shapedNeeds endosymbiotic algae as a source of nutrients.
They also feed on plankton and other animals much larger than
them.Sperm enters into the water and another medusa releases eggs.
When they meet, they fertilize the egg and that then creates a
larvae over time.
Sponges vs. Cnidarians (Both)
Filtered water carries away wastes through their openingsReproduce
sexually and asexuallyUse budding or regenerationOffspring that is
left alone will grow into an adultAnimalsBud will form, then it
will drop from the parent to grow on its own
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