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The body of the sponge is made up of a gelatinous matrix, mesohyl

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The body of the sponge is made up of a gelatinous matrix, mesohyl. The structural components of . mesohyl are 1) spongin fibers, which are elastic and made up of a compound that is structurally similar" Q . to collagen, and 2) sharp, crystalline spicules made of either calcium carbonate or silica. Draw a simplified, representative drawing of each that will help you remember their qualities and differences.