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Animal Kingdom

Question
CBSEENBI11002699

In case of poriferans the spongocoel is lined with flagellated cells called :

  • Ostia

  • Oscula

  • Choanocytes

  • Mesenchymal cells

Solution

C.

Choanocytes

Choanocytes (collar cells) form lining of spongocoel in poriferans (sponges). Flagella in collar cells provide circulation to water in water canal system.