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The skeleton secreting cells in poriferans are known as

A. Scleroblasts

B. Collenocytes

C. Archaeocytes

D. Pinacocytes

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The spicules are secreted by specialized mesenchyme cells known as scleroblasts. Scleroblast secreting a calcareous spicule is called calcoblast while that producing a siliceous spicule is called silicoblast.

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