Definition of Spongin. Meaning of Spongin. Synonyms of Spongin

- spongocytes. Spongin gives a sponge its flexibility. True spongin is found only in members of the class Demospongiae. Researchers have found spongin to be useful...
- (skeletal-like fragments of calcium carbonate or silicon dioxide), and/or spongin (a modified type of collagen protein). An internal gelatinous matrix called...
- Their "skeletons" are made of ****ules consisting of fibers of the protein spongin, the mineral silica, or both. Where ****ules of silica are present, they...
- the family Grantiidae. Species of the genus Grantia contain ****ules and spongin fibers. The genus contains bioluminescent species. Grantia aculeata Urban...
- demosponges. Keratosa sponges are non****ular demosponges with organic spongin fibers forming flexible skeletons. Recently discovered in the Andaman and...
- differ. Among the class Demospongiae, skeletons are formed mainly of spongin. Spongin is the main component that makes up the sponge skeleton. While sponges...
- skeleton is minimal or absent and a skeleton of organic fibers containing spongin, a collagen-like material, is present instead. Wikimedia Commons has media...
- tissues of sponges are composed of gelatinous mesohyl reinforced by fibrous spongin, forming a composite matrix that has decent tensile strength but severely...
- Their "skeletons" are made of ****ules consisting of fibers of the protein spongin, the mineral silica, or both. Where ****ules of silica are present, they...
- calcareous or siliceous. Siliceous ****ules are sometimes embedded in spongin. ****ules are found in a range of symmetry types. Monaxons form simple...