University of California
Ucmp: Porifera
Detailed site, lots of pictures, and easy to understand descriptions of the phylum known as Porifera. This one is a winner!
University of California
Ucmp: Phylum Porifera
Click on the name of the class of sponge you want to know about, and you'll see a picture and a description of it.
Tree of Life Project
The Tree of Life Web Project: Animals
Extensive site that contains much information about the various animal phyla. Each phyla gives photos, common examples, scientific names and references. Collection of 1630 websites about bio-diversity.
PBS
Pbs: The Shape of Life
Companion site for the 8-part PBS series, "The Shape of Life." Each section focuses on a different phylum, from porifera through chordata. This site is highly informative, with beautiful photography.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Sponge
Wikipedia offers detailed information on sponges, or poriferans, animals of the phylum Porifera.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Quiz: Poriferans
Take this ten-question review quiz over the Phylum Porifera. Read more about each question after an incorrect answer is given.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Sponges
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Sponges are classified in the phylum Porifera, from the Latin words meaning "having pores." Sponges are sessile, meaning they cannot move, so they filter water...
Other
Sponges, Phylum Porifera
Discusses sponges that may be kept in salt-water aquariums, along with what they need to live. Good general information.
Other
Kids' Cruz: Taxonomy
Kidzcruz.com provides a list of phylums in the animal Kingdom. Both Latin and English names are included.
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Sponges
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Sponges (Porifera), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this phylum and maps of its global distribution can also be found here.
Curated OER
Sponges, Phylum Porifera
Discusses sponges that may be kept in salt-water aquariums, along with what they need to live. Good general information.
Curated OER
Sponges, Phylum Porifera
Discusses sponges that may be kept in salt-water aquariums, along with what they need to live. Good general information.
Curated OER
Sponges, Phylum Porifera
Discusses sponges that may be kept in salt-water aquariums, along with what they need to live. Good general information.
Curated OER
Sponges, Phylum Porifera
Discusses sponges that may be kept in salt-water aquariums, along with what they need to live. Good general information.
Curated OER
Sponges, Phylum Porifera
Discusses sponges that may be kept in salt-water aquariums, along with what they need to live. Good general information.
Curated OER
Sponges, Phylum Porifera
Discusses sponges that may be kept in salt-water aquariums, along with what they need to live. Good general information.
Curated OER
Sponges, Phylum Porifera
Discusses sponges that may be kept in salt-water aquariums, along with what they need to live. Good general information.
Curated OER
Sponges, Phylum Porifera
Discusses sponges that may be kept in salt-water aquariums, along with what they need to live. Good general information.
Curated OER
Sponges, Phylum Porifera
Discusses sponges that may be kept in salt-water aquariums, along with what they need to live. Good general information.
Curated OER
Sponges, Phylum Porifera
Discusses sponges that may be kept in salt-water aquariums, along with what they need to live. Good general information.
Curated OER
Sponges, Phylum Porifera
Discusses sponges that may be kept in salt-water aquariums, along with what they need to live. Good general information.
Curated OER
Sponges, Phylum Porifera
Discusses sponges that may be kept in salt-water aquariums, along with what they need to live. Good general information.
Curated OER
Sponges, Phylum Porifera
Discusses sponges that may be kept in salt-water aquariums, along with what they need to live. Good general information.
Curated OER
Sponges, Phylum Porifera
Discusses sponges that may be kept in salt-water aquariums, along with what they need to live. Good general information.