The Outer Thin,flat,epithelial-Like Cells That Cover the Outside and Some

question 14

Multiple Choice

The outer thin,flat,epithelial-like cells that cover the outside and some inside surfaces of sponges,are

• A)amoebocytes.
• B)pinacocytes.
• C)choanocytes.
• D)spicules.
• E)spongin.Pinacocytes line the outer surface of the body wall of sponges.They may ingest food by phagocytosis and many are contractile to help regulate water flow.

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