Question

Euplectella becomes a precious ornamental gift if it contains
A) A pearl
B) A gem
C) Remains of shrimps pair
D) Coral

Answer 1

Hint: Synonymous to prawn with long narrow tail, long antennae with slender legs. It is an important food source for marine water animals as well as for human consumption.

Complete answer:
Euplectella belongs to Porifera phylum. Some abyssal pairs of shrimp are found within the cavity produced by the lattice structure of Euplectella’s skeleton. The young pair of shrimp enters and reproduces inside the cavity. The offspring escape and find a new sponge for them.Euplectella is also known as “venus’ flower” is a glass sponge whose skeleton is made up of silica found in the pacific ocean and Indian ocean.

Additional Information:
-Euplectella’s skeleton contains hexactine i.e six-rayed siliceous spicules.
-The skeleton of euplectella is made up of silica in which they do not require heat to form their glass lattices.
-The body of euplectella is tubular, curved, basket-like, and perforated by numerous apertures.
-The euplectella converts silicic acid from seawater into silica.
-The euplectella sponge is bioluminescence to attract plankton.
-During unfavorable conditions, they reproduce by asexually.
-The euplectella is hermaphroditic, and produces both female and male at different times.
-Eupectelle’s staple food is microscopic organisms and organic debris filters out from the water that flows through the sponge.
So, the correct answer is ‘Remains of shrimp pair’.

Note: -Euplectella is of great interest in science because of silica which can be used in the manufacturing of fiber optic.
-The pair of shrimps live in the sponge until they die.
-Euplectella is considered a symbol of love in japan as a nuptial gift.