Sponges (Phylum Porifera) are the basal taxon to animals and were once thought to belong to plants. 1) Identify three characteristics that distinguish sponges from plants. 2) Identify three characteristics (present or absent) that distinguish sponges from other animal taxa.

Sponges (Phylum Porifera) are the basal taxon to animals and were once thought to belong to plants. 1) Identify three characteristics that distinguish sponges from plants. 2) Identify three characteristics (present or absent) that distinguish sponges from other animal taxa.

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1) Identify three characteristics that distinguish sponges from plants.

2) Identify three characteristics (present or absent) that distinguish sponges from other animal taxa.

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