Comment of Spongilla
Habit and Habitat of the Spongilla:
A colonial sponge is called Spongilla. It is widely distributed in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams, where it grows on submerged plants and sticks.
Comments:
1. The most well-known freshwater sponge is arguably the spongeilla.
2. Due to the presence of zoochlorellae, the spongilla colony is heavily branched and displays a range of green colors.
3. The body wall is made up of multiple osculates and a very thin dermal membrane containing dermal holes called ostia.
4. There is a rhagon type canal system.
5. The skeleton is made up of siliceous spicules that are implanted in the spongin as a network of smooth and spiny big and tiny areas.
6. Reproduction both asexual and sexual. Asexual reproduction by gemmules.
Economic Importance:
- They are employed in the manufacture of medications.
- They serve as a shelter that protects animals.
- For washing, polishing, and other purposes, dried fibrous/Skeleton is used.
Diagram of Spongilla(Porifera)
