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Why Are The Sponges Called Filter Feeders?

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Why Are The Sponges Called Filter Feeders? Sponges (Poriferans) receive (incoming) food particles with the help of collar cells (choanocytes). These collar cells or choanocytes are surrounded by microvilli which filter the incoming food particles. Therefore, sponges/Poriferans are called filter feeders. Are sponges filter feeders or suspension feeders? Suspension-feeders, like barnacles, anemones and featherstars, use

What Are Filter Feeders In Biology?

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What Are Filter Feeders In Biology? Filter feeding, in zoology, a form of food procurement in which food particles or small organisms are randomly strained from water. Filter feeding is found primarily among the small- to medium-sized invertebrates but occurs in a few large vertebrates (e.g., flamingos, baleen whales). What is one example of a