Which statement about sponges is correct?
A) Sponges have two germ layers, which give rise to well-organized tissues.
B) Sponges can only reproduce asexually by fragmentation or budding.
C) Most sponges have bilateral symmetry.
D) Sponges belong to the group of invertebrates known as cnidarians.
E) Sponges are filter feeders.

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Sponges are filter feeders, meaning they feed by filtering water through their bodies to capture small particles of food. This is a key characteristic of sponges (phylum Porifera), distinguishing them from other invertebrates.

Which Statement About Sponges Is Correct