Poriferans Species
Definition of Poriferans Species Hierarchical Category as it relates to Animals, Amphibians, Poriferans
Poriferans Species refer to a broad group of aquatic, primarily marine, organisms known as sponges, which belong to the phylum Porifera in the animal kingdom. These diverse organisms, distinguished by their porous structure and a body plan lacking true tissues and organs, are among the simplest multicellular animals. Despite their similar fundamental biology to amphibians, a group of cold-blooded vertebrates, poriferans are unique for their primitive characteristics and ecological roles in marine and freshwater habitats.