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Which phylum is known as the sponges?

  • A Cnidaria
  • B Porifera
  • C Ctenophora
  • D Platyhelminthes

Correct answer: B. Porifera

Explanation: Phylum Porifera includes sponges, which have numerous pores (ostia) and a cellular level of organization.

Concept context

Phylum-level classification of the animal kingdom from Porifera to Chordata, based on body symmetry, coelom, and segmentation. One of the most example-heavy chapters for NEET.

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