Question

name any one type of spicules found in porifera

Answer 1

Spicules are structural elements found in mostsponges. They provide structural support and deter predators. Large spicules that are visible to the naked eye are referred to as megascleres, while smaller, microscopic ones are termed microscleres.

Answer 2

ANSWER:

Monoaxon is one of the type of spicules, which is found in porifera.

EXPLANATION:

They are named after the direction in which they grow. They grow in single direction so named as monoaxon. The spicules or sclerites are crystalline in appearance and consist of simple spines or spines projecting from a point. Spicules found in porifera.

The structural elements which are found in most of the porifera are called as spicules. The other two types are Polyaxon and triaxon are the three different types of the spicules, this is differentiate based on direction of its growth.

They are needle like or rod like in nature. They may also appear as pointed, hooked and knobbed.