A Sponge's Structural Materials (Spicules, Spongin)are Manufactured by The

Question

A sponge's structural materials (spicules, spongin)are manufactured by the
A) pore cells.
B) epidermal cells.
C) choanocytes.
D) amoebocytes.

Accepted Answer

Amoebocytes are the cells responsible for manufacturing the structural materials, such as spicules and spongin, found in sponges. Pore cells are responsible for creating the channels through which water flows, while epidermal cells make up the outer layer of the sponge. Choanocytes, also known as collar cells, are responsible for moving water and capturing food particles.