Which Sponge Cell Is Most Structurally and Functionally Similar to the Cnidocyte

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which sponge cell is most structurally and functionally similar to the cnidocyte of a cnidarian?

• A) amoebocyte
• B) choanocyte
• C) epidermal cell
• D) pore cell

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