Multiple choice

The role of porocyte cells is

  1. excretion in flat worms

  2. to form excurrent opening for water current in sponge

  3. to secrete sweat in mammals

  4. to form incurrent opening for water current in sponge.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Porocytes are specialized tubular cells in sponges that form the ostia, which are the incurrent pores allowing water to enter the body cavity.

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