The pores on the outer layer of the sponge which takes is water are called POROCYTES.
Sponges are groups of very simple animals which usually grow at a spot, that is, they lack the ability to move from one place to another. There are about 10,000 species of sponges; most sponges live in salt water while some live in fresh water. The body surface of sponges are made up of holes through which water enter into their cells.
