Abstract
Sponges contain skeletal elements called spicules. Spicules of freshwater sponges are siliceous. Three forms of spicules, megascleres, microscleres and gemmoscleres, are recognized. Spicule shapes and sizes are quite varied and their use for differentiating species is well established [2]. Asexual reproductive resting stages known as gemmules are produced in response to adverse environmental conditions. The protective surface layer of a gemmule is composed of gemmoscleres. Of the three spicule types gemmoscleres are the most importance taxonomically.
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