The skeleton secreting cells in poriferans are known as
A
Scleroblasts
B
Collenocytes
C
Archaeocytes
D
Pinacocytes
Correct Answer: Scleroblasts
The spicules are secreted by specialized mesenchyme cells known as scleroblasts. Scleroblast secreting a calcareous spicule is called calcoblast while that producing a siliceous spicule is called silicoblast.