In this article we will discuss about the anatomy of sycon. L.S. of Sycon: Fig. 93. L.S SYCON 1. Body wall is diploblastic with an outer ectodermal or dermal epithelial layer and inner gastric epithelial layer or endoderm. 2. Non-cellular mesenchyme layer with interspersed monaxon and triaxon spicules is present in between the two layers. 3. The dermal epithelium is [...]
In this article we will discuss about the structure of Sycon with the help of a diagram. 1. It is a marine, colonial and hermaphrodite sponge which is found attached to rocks near sea shore in shallow waters. 2. Each sponge is a vase-like cylinder perforated with numerous ostia all over and a large osculum at the apex. 3. Osculum [...]
In this article we will discuss about Sycon:- 1. Habit and Habitat of Sycon 2. Structure of Sycon 3. Canal System 4. Physiology of Water Current Production 5. Microscopic Organisation 6. Nutrition, Respiration and Excretion 7. Reproduction 8. Development. Contents: Habit and Habitat of Sycon Structure of Sycon Canal System of Sycon Physiology of Water Current Production in Sycon Microscopic [...]