Sponges do not move and lack a nervous system and stomach. Why are they classified as animals rather than plants?(1 point) Responses Sponges consume nutrients.
Sponges consume nutrients.
Sponges reproduce sexually.
Sponges reproduce sexually.
Sponges do not make their own food.
Sponges do not make their own food.
Sponges grow throughout their life.
Sponges are classified as animals rather than plants because they consume nutrients, reproduce sexually, do not make their own food, and grow throughout their life. These characteristics align more closely with animal characteristics, even though sponges do not have a nervous system or stomach.
