The Modified Cells of Sponges That Form Circular Bands and Provide

question 35

Multiple Choice

The modified cells of sponges that form circular bands and provide just a little constriction to control water flow are

• A)amoebocytes.
• B)choanocytes.
• C)spicules.
• D)myocytes.Myocytes are modified pinacocytes and constrict to regulate water flow.

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