👉 Sponges are a type of marine invertebrate that typically inhabit water bodies such as oceans and seas. They are known for their unique ability to absorb water, which allows them to survive in environments where oxygen levels may be low or where they can't obtain enough sunlight directly from the sun. Sponges have a diverse array of shapes and sizes, with some being flat, while others are more complex structures made up of numerous individual cells called microsporidia. These cells contain specialized structures