Habitats  

In our world

The humans seem to dominate

But only on 30% of the earth

An area not too great

One might ponder where exactly porifera live. The general answer to such a question is rather obvious- anywhere with water. However, as diversified as poriferan species are so are the aquatic biomes that they inhabit. It is theorized that 90 to 95 percent of all porifera are marine, or salt water sponges, inhabiting areas such as oceans and seas. However, that it inself is quite generalized. Within the ocean community of porifera, there are caves, coral reefs, abysses, and all other areas for porifera to inhabit. The remaining minority of sponges are freshwater. Freshwater sponges may reside within rivers, lakes, or subterranean areas. Since certain porifera inhabit certain areas, different types of habitats and locations need to be discussed. In each area, porifera interact within the environment and with its other organisms to complement and enhance natural processes. Such interactions are vital to the prosperity of the environment. However, some sponges are even known to have destructive powers upon ecology. Even though they are thought to be destructive, nevertheless, these are but preservations of natural balance.