Calcareous sponge
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title:
Calcareous sponge
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The calcareous sponges are members of the animal phylum Porifera, the cellular sponges. They are characterized by spicules made of calcium carbonate, in the form of high-magnesium calcite or aragonite. While the spicules in most species are triradiate, some species may possess two- or four-pointed spicules. Unlike other sponges, calcareans lack microscleres, tiny spicules which reinforce the flesh. In addition, their spicules develop from the outside-in, mineralizing within a hollow organic shea
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Class of marine sponges of the phylum Porifera which have spicules of calcium carbonate
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcareous_sponge
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2024-04-09T22:15:31Z
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