Contractile pinacocytes that can regulate water circulation in some sponges are called
A)spongiocytes.
B)choanocytes.
C)porocytes.
D)archeocytes.
E)amebocytes.

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The contractile pinacocytes that can regulate water circulation in some sponges are called porocytes. Spongiocytes are another type of cells found in sponges but they are involved in the production of spongin fibers. Choanocytes are flagellated cells that create water currents for filter feeding in sponges. Archeocytes are amoeboid cells that have various functions in sponges such as digestion and reproduction. Amebocytes are also amoeboid cells with various functions such as transportation of nutrients and waste.

Contractile Pinacocytes That Can Regulate Water Circulation in Some Sponges