Why are sponges called filter feeders?

Answer 1

Yes! A sponge is a filter feeder that feeds on small particles in the water.

Answer 2

Because it filters in food for itself but also reproduces

Answer 3

because it takes in water through its pores, filters out any edible particles in it, then it eats the edible particles and expells the water through a chimney-like apparatus on the top of the sponge

Answer 4

They filter their food by sucking water and filtering it out:)

Answer 5

Because they filter out their food from the surrounding water. The microscopic food particles travel on the oceanic currents.