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Many sea sponges, like anemones, use toxins to repel would-be predators. Some species of sea slugs, however, such as Platydoris scabra, have evolved immunity against the toxins of specific sponge families (in this case, Microcionidae). This adaptation benefits the slugs in two ways. First, they don't have to compete with many other organisms for the sponges. The sea slugs can also concentrate the sponge toxins to foil their own predators -- at least until the slugs' predators also evolve immunity to the toxins.
Sponges do not have any predators because nothing eats sponges
Sponge Flies (Neuroptera, Sysryridae) are predators of freshwater sponges. They lay eggs on vegetation above the water and, when the young hatch, they seek out and devour the sponge.
Many organisms, such as Crabs, sharks, sea birds and larger starfish, make a living by feeding on echinoderms.
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How does a sponge protects its self from predator?
it camouflages into a sponge!
What is the Azure Vase Sponge predator?
yes we as humans are destroying sponge and that makes us a preditor to these sponges
What is the pretators of the sponge?
Well, the main predator of the sponge is the nudibranch (or sea slug). There are more predators, but you have to research a lot to find them out.
What happens if a sponge is torn apart by a predator?
Cells could live and possibly reform a new sponge~ (PLATO) :3
Do flies eat baby flies?
A fly has a sponge for a mouth. Not a very effective predator. With this sponge, they suck up nutrients from food and other sources.
Which mechanism do sponges possess that makes a predator think twice before attacking it?
Sponges possess the defense mechanism of releasing toxins that make a predator think twice before attacking them. The toxic gases are considered dangerous and any predator would not want to attack a sponge.
How spongin and spicules discourage predator from eating sponges?
Spongin and spicules are the sponges body support and defence. They both cover a sponge, and if a predator eats it it will be hurt. It will be hard to eat it, because of the sharpness and roughness of the outside. Well at least in the spicules case.
Does a sponge have a predator?
They only have a few predators due to their elaborate skeletal framework and noxious chemicals. Angelfish and hawk-billed sea turtles are the main two
What are some questions about sponge cake?
are sponge cakes made out of a sponge? what color is a sponge cake? have i ever had a sponge cake? why is it called a sponge cake? answers to questions above: are sponge cakes made out of a sponge- no. what color is a sponge cake- depends on the flavor. have i ever had a sponge cake- no. why is it called a sponge cake- because he flakey spongy feeling of the sponge cake and the sponge cake feels and looks like a sponge. tell me if this helps on sponge cakes or your research on sponge cakes. thankyou :]
What is an example of a sponge?
a kitchen sponge sea spone purple sponge (sea sponge)
How do you use sponge in a sentence?
i see a sponge, do you see a sponge?
What is softer than a sponge?
SPONGE(say it loud) .... sponge (softer)
