bath sponge Flashcards
1
Q
scientific name of bath sponge
A
Euspongia
2
Q
colour and shape of bath sponge
A
black colour and somewhat round-shaped
3
Q
why do bath sponges have good water holding capacity?
A
their body is made of fibers of a protein - spongin and hence they have good water holding capacity
4
Q
uses of bath sponge
A
- bathing in old days
- manufacturing of pillows and cushions
- wetting material for sticking postal stamps and counting currency notes
5
Q
phylum of bath sponge
A
porifera
