Kingdom Animalia Part 2 - Invertebrates Phylum Porifera | General characteristics (Sponges)
In this video, we'll explore the fascinating world of invertebrate phylum Porifera, commonly known as sponges. Sponges are a diverse group of aquatic animals found in both freshwater and marine environments. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, and play an important role in marine ecosystems. We'll start by discussing the unique features of sponges, including their asymmetrical body plan, lack of true tissues, and the presence of specialized cells called choanocytes. We'll also talk about the different types of sponges and their distinctive characteristics, such as the vase-shaped glass sponges and the barrel-shaped demosponges. Next, we'll dive into the topic of respiration in sponges. Despite lacking specialized respiratory structures like gills or lungs, sponges are able to absorb oxygen and expel carbon dioxide through simple diffusion. We'll discuss the mechanisms by which sponges carry out gas exchange and how their mode of respiration differs from other animals. Finally, we'll explore the general characteristics of sponges, including their filter-feeding behavior, unique reproduction strategies, and their role in nutrient cycling in marine ecosystems. We'll also touch on some of the challenges facing sponges today, such as pollution and climate change, and what is being done to protect these important and fascinating animals. ================ Watch our previous videos • Kingdom Animalia Part 1 - Basic Introducti... Watch full playlist • Biology - Classification of living organisms ================== Welcome to the Multiscience Academy's official YouTube channel. Do not forget to subscribe, like, and share any of our videos with your loved ones if you find them to be helpful. Your comments is always appreciated. ================ SUBSCRIBE NOW ================ YouTube ▶▶ / @multiscienceacademy Facebook page ▶▶https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Pinterest ▶▶https://pin.it/3zSGbe68 ================== #multiscienceacademy #boilogy #organism #living #classification #2023 #education #kindoms #animals #Porifera #Sponges #Invertebrates #MarineBiology #OceanLife #SeaCreatures #AnimalKingdom #AquaticAnimals #AnimalClassification #AnimalAnatomy #AnimalPhysiology #AnimalEcology #AnimalBehavior #AnimalAdaptations #SpongeBiology #SpongeAnatomy #SpongeEcology #SpongeReproduction #SpongeHabitats #SpongeConservation #SpongeDiversity #SpongeEvolution #SpongeFeeding #SpongeGrowth #SpongeStructure #SpongeDevelopment #SpongeLifeCycle #MarineEcosystems #MarineConservation #BenthicAnimals
