Question

Members of which phylum are commonly known as sponges

(A) Platyhelminthes (B) Porifera (C) Annelida (D) Mollusca. which is correct?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is (B) Porifera

Answer 2

Members of porifera phylum are commonly known as the sponges. (Option B)

• The phylum is a taxonomic division which is situated just below the "kingdom" division. A phylum covers a wide range of living organisms with same kind of body structure.
• Similarly, porifera is also a commonly observed phylum.
• The sponge like living organisms are included in this porifera phylum. This porifera comes under the sub-division of the animalia kingdom.