Guys, please explain about Porifera, Platyhelminthes.
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They are considered one of the oldest animal phyla and are found in both marine and freshwater environments. Sponges have a unique body structure with a porous outer layer and a central cavity. They lack true tissues and organs but have specialized cells called Show more…
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