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Sponges

Porifera

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Porifera (Sponges) is a phylum of animals. There are 9075 species of Sponges, in 702 genera and 140 families. It includes groups like Calcareous Sponges, Hexactinellid Sponges, and Demosponges. They are omnivores.

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Sponge Habitats

The environments in which many sponges species are known to live. Select an environment to see its sponges species checklist.

sponges Habitats

The environments in which many sponges species are known to live. Select an environment to see its sponges species checklist.

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