Q588
The skeleton secreting cells in poriferans are known as
A.
Scleroblasts
AnswerB.
Collenocytes
C.
Archaeocytes
D.
Pinacocytes
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The spicules are secreted by specialized mesenchyme cells known as scleroblasts. Scleroblast secreting a calcareous spicule is called calcoblast while that producing a siliceous spicule is called silicoblast.