The diagram shows a sponge. What is the function of the structures labeled X?

providing protection from predators
fertilizing eggs
filtering and digesting food
stinging prey

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my answer is the prothallium.brainliest

essentially, one bacterial cell splits into two daugurer cells. bacterial offspring don't need or get care from their parents because they are in a sense their own parents. that said, some bacteria can and do depend on other bacteria especially in harsh environments such as bacterial microfilms in hot water tanks.