Cells of the outer surface of a sponge obtain nutrients

by
a. absorbing food that diffuses from the central
cavity.
b. capturing food in their microvilli.
c. absorbing food distributed by amoeboid cells.
d. phagocytosing bacteria and other small food
items.
e. poisoning small fish that contact them


Answer: c

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