Sycon is a genus of calcareous sponges belonging to the family Sycettidae. These sponges are small, growing up to 7.5 cm with a length from 2.5 to 7.5 cm, and are tube-shaped and often white to cream in colour.

2024年10月28日 · Sycon is a type of sponge which is generally marine in nature and is mostly asymmetrical in nature. Sycon possesses a water transport canal system wherein the water enters via the minute pores [ostia] in the body wall into the central cavity [spongocoel] from where it goes out through the osculum.

2024年6月14日 · Sycon, a genus of calcareous sponges within the family Sycettidae, is known for its tube-shaped structure and small size, typically reaching lengths of 2.5 to 7.5 cm. These sponges are often white to cream in color and are recognized by aquarium enthusiasts as “Pineapple” or “Q-Tip” sponges.

Sycon is widely distributed marine sponge. It is sedentary. It is attached to rocks, shells etc. in shallow sea water. EXTERNAL CHARACTERS. 1. SIZE AND SHAPE OF SYCON SPONGE: The colony contains groups of cylinders, which are branched. Each cylinder grows three inches in length. All the branched cylinders are connected to a base.

2024年4月18日 · Sycon sponges have a unique body structure characterized by a central body cavity called the spongocoel, which is lined with choanocytes, cells with flagella that create water currents to filter food particles.

Sycon is a marine sponge widely distributed in shallow water. Typically, it is found attached to shells, rocks and is sedentary. Predominantly, they harbor in temperate regions.

Sycon is a marine sponge and remains attached to solid substrata like rocks, shells of molluscs and corals. The name of genus, Sycon, is replaced by Scypha by de Laubenfels (1936). But in our present discussion the name Sycon is retained.