Phylum - Porifera -

Phylum - Porifera - porifera Sponges Sponges are considered the oldest animal phyla They are multicellular but do not have tissues or organs The name porifera means 'pore bearer' in porifera Porifera collections The Natural History Musuem's extensive Porifera collections are of international importance, containing an estimated 50-70% of the

porifera Sponges Sponges are considered the oldest animal phyla They are multicellular but do not have tissues or organs The name porifera means 'pore bearer' in

porifera Systema Porifera is unique making sponge taxonomy widely available at the practical level of classification It is a taxonomic Phylum Porifera