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Classification of porifera
Porifera, commonly known as sponges, are simple multicellular organisms that live in marine and freshwater environments. They have a porous body structure and lack true tissues and organs. Sponges are classified into three main classes - Calcarea, Hexactanellida, and Desmospongiae - based on their skeletal composition and other characteristics.
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Porifera, or sponges, are simple, sedentary animals characterized by a cellular structure and a unique filtering system.
Most sponges are hermaphrodites, exhibiting diverse reproductive methods including internal fertilization and indirect development.
Porifera is classified into three classes: Calcarea, Hexactinellida, and Desmospongiae, each with distinct characteristics.
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