Which cells in a sponge are primarily responsible for trapping and removing food particles from circulating water?
A)choanocytes
B)mesoglea cells
C)pore cells (porocytes)
D)epidermal cells

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Choanocytes, also known as collar cells, are primarily responsible for filtering food particles from circulating water in sponges. They have a flagellum surrounded by a collar of microvilli that create a current, trapping and removing food particles from the water. The other cells listed do not play a significant role in filtering food from water.

Which Cells in a Sponge Are Primarily Responsible for Trapping