The osculum of a sponge is entirely blocked by a fungal infection. Predict what will happen.

A. Water will be unable to enter the sponge.
B. Choanocytes will no longer be able to function.
C. Digestion will be prevented from occurring.
D. The flow of water out of the sponge will decrease.


D. The flow of water out of the sponge will decrease.

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