Sycon belongs to phylum Porifera (sponges).
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | PoriferaSponges |
| Common name | Scypha, a sponge |
| NCERT | Class 11 Biology, Chapter 4: Animal Kingdom |
Porifera: Pores (ostia) and a water canal system; collar cells (choanocytes) line the cavities; body supported by spicules or spongin fibres.
| SpongillaFreshwater sponge | Porifera |
| EuspongiaBath sponge | Porifera |