Mohamed Abbas, a science teacher at Senioritis.io

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Marine Biology

How Sponges Filter Feed and Digest Food: Insights into Choanocytes and their Mechanisms

How does sponges eat? They taking in food and water through tiny pores. Sponges are filter-feeders, which means they obtain their food by filtering water through their...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Marine Biology

Exploring the Fascinating Functions of Cilia and Flagella in Aquatic Organisms

_____________ are flagellated cells used to move water. Choanocytes The flagellated cells used to move water are called cilia or flagella. These are specialized organelles present on...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Marine Biology

Filter Feeding: A Comprehensive Guide to Suspension Feeding for Aquatic Organisms

What is suspension feeding? Taking in food and water through tiny pores using choanocytes. Suspension feeding is a method of feeding in which an organism extracts nutrients...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Marine Biology

Unlocking the Secret of Sponges: Understanding their Internal Structure and Filter-Feeding Mechanism

In sponges, where does the water enters? Ostia In sponges, water enters through tiny pores called ostia. The ostia are located on the surface of the sponge...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Marine Biology

Unraveling the Function and Impressive Filtering Capacity of Ostia in Aquatic Invertebrates

How much water can ostia filter? 1500 liters per day Ostia are small pores found on the body surface of certain aquatic invertebrates such as sponges. They...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Marine Biology

Understanding Choanocytes: The Vital Role of These Specialized Cells in Aquatic Animal Nutrition and Filtration

Particles are collected at choanocytes which absorbs the particles through ___________. Phagocytosis Choanocytes are specialized cells found in some aquatic animals such as sponges. They help in...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Marine Biology

Understanding Phagocytosis: A Guide to the Role of Living Cells in Cell Ingestion and Feeding Processes

How much of feeding occurs through phagocytosis? 0.8 Phagocytosis refers to the process by which living cells engulf and ingest other cells, microparticles or debris. While this...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biomechanics

Understanding the Role of Junction Sites in Biological Membranes: Types and Functions

Junction Sites Change in sagittal plane resting curve going from one region to the next Junction sites are regions in biological membranes where two or more types...