Sponges are found in all kinds of aquatic environments. Depending on species, they can thrive in coastal and tidal waters or in the abyssal depths...

As members of the Animalia kingdom, sponges are technically animals. They are relatively unique among animals due to their lack of organs, circulat...

Sponges don’t possess legs and adults are rarely free-floating, but embryos and small sponges can propel themselves through the water. Some species...

Adult sponges live on substrates or solid surfaces in aquatic environments. Most latch onto rocks, reefs, or other solid and stable surfaces. Some...

Most sponges rely on their pores and internal channels to filter out microscopic food from the surrounding water. They also serve an important stru...

Most sponges feed on plankton, which is microscopic plant and animal organisms floating in the water. Some species benefit from photosynthesis thro...

Sponges belong to the Kingdom Animalia.

Sponges belong to the class Demospongiae.

Sponges belong to the phylum Porifera.

Sponges are covered in Porous skin.