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About Me
100

What are the arms called?

Rays 

100

how many sides do they have

They have 2 sides to their bodies- top and bottom

100

How much arms can they have?

up to 50

100

What are they made out of

calcium carbonate

100

what grade did I join the school in?

4th

200

are they invertebrates or vertebrates 

invertebrates 

200

What is the meaning of the word ''derm''?

Skin

200

What is the meaning of the word ''enchino''?

Spiny

200

what is the meaning of the word ''Echinoderm''?

Spiny Skin

200

Who was my best friend in New York?

Shylee

300

what does sessile mean?

The organism is immobile 

300

Are sponges cylindrical or angular?

cylindrical

300

what does the meaning of the word Spicules?

support the structure of the sponge

300

What is the meaning of the word Spongocoel?

the central cavity of the sponge that

allows the water to enter pores that is lined

with choanocytes (collar cells)

300

Where did I live in New York?

Queens 

400

Do all sponges look the same?(true or false)

False

400

what is the meaning of the word Osculum

the opening of the sponge on the top

400

What is the meaning of the word Pore?

allows water to enter

400

Are sponges vertebrates or invertebrates?

invertebrates

400

What school did I go to in New York?

Silverstein Hebrew Academy  

500

What 3 things can their tube feet do?

Act like suction cups

 Are used to move

 Are used to catch and hold prey

500

Are sponges heterotrophs?

Yes

500

What is the meaning of the word Choanocytes (Collar Cells)

cells that have a moving tail which

creates a current to aid in feeding by

trapping food particles

500

Are sponges made of organs and tissues?

NO

500

What was my principles name in New York? 

Mrs. Butman

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