Phylum Porifera - Characteristics and Examples

Learn about Porifera sponges Discover interesting facts about the classification of Porifera

The updated checklist of Porifera of Greece comprises 215 species, classified to 111 genera, 65 families, 24 orders, and 4 classes

porifera SpongesSponges are considered the oldest animal group They are multicellular but don't have tissues or organsThe name porifera means 'pore bearer' in Latin

porifera Porifera ; AphiaID 558 ; Classification Biota; Animalia ; Porifera ; Authority Grant, 1836 ; Status