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213. Development. — Fertilization of the ovum and early 

 cleavage take place in the mesenchyma near the incurrent 



Fig. 80. 



^"mts. 



%f-^iD^c.J/ 



»tiis 



D 



Fig. 79. Diagrams showing the arrangement of the radiating canals in two types o( sponges: 

 A, Ascon type; B, Sycon type; C. a portion (x) of the latter, more highly magnified, showing char- 

 acter of the three layers, ec, dermal layer; en^ gastral layer (flattened layer) ; enK flagellate gastral 

 layer; e,p., external pores; /.c, flagellate chambers of the radiating canals; i.p., internal pores; mes., 

 mesenchyma: f-^-< incurrent canals; D, two flagellate cells more highly magnified. After Korschelt 

 and Heider. 



Questions on the figures. — Trace the relation of dermal layer to the gastral 

 layer in these two types? Compare these with illustrations in reference texts. Is 

 there any way of accounting for this disproportionate growth of the gastral layer? 

 What are the apparent functions of the flagellate, collared epithelium? What 

 structures are to be found in the mesenchyma in sponges? 



Fig. 80. Axinella potypoides, showmg numerous oscula. After Schmidt. 



Questions on the figure. — What are the principal external differences between 

 Axinella and Leucandra (Fig. 76)? How many individuals are represented here? 

 What are the grounds for your answer? Compare this with the skeleton of the 

 sponge of commerce. 



canals, by means of which the spermatozoa find entrance. 

 Cleavage is total and for the most part equal (see §53), pro- 



