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What is the defining characteristic of Phylum Porifera ?

-stinging cells
-Pores/Pore bearing
-comb rows
-Triploblastic

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Answer:

Pores/Pore Bearing

Step-by-step explanation:

Poriferans are commonly called sponges. These are multicellular organisms which are sessile/sedentary in nature. Most of them are marine while a few are fresh water forms. Body is cylindrical, asymmetrical or has radial symmetry.

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