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Most of the sponges are supported by small bone-like spicules, these small  tiny pointed structures are made up of calcium carbonate or silica in the enclosed body called mesohyl. The body of the sponge is supported by spicules provide support and also deter predation. The presence and composition of spicules make difference in sponge.

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