Phylum+Porifera

Summary
What is the taxon translation? i.e. Porifera = "pore bearer" Summarize the most important information concerning this taxon. What stands out about this taxon?

Anatomy and morphology
Summarize the form of these animals. Describe their form, cells, body structure etc.

Physiology
Summarize the body function of these animals.

Taxonomy
Summarize the classification of this taxon. They are animals, but describe their classification based on evolution, how they are related to other animal taxa, etc.

Ecology and Reproduction
Summarize how and where they live. Explain their distribution (where they're found) and their interactions with other organisms and their environment.

Reproduction
Briefly describe how these organisms reproduce.

Importance and Relationship with Humans
Summarize any human use of these organisms for food, etc.