The Use of Scanning Electron Microscopy to Study Structures and Chemistry of Sponges (Porifera)
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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to use a scanning electron microscope (SEM) to study the structural architecture and chemistry of various types of sponges (Porifera). We sputtercoated Porifera with 7 nm of Platinum and studied them at different magnifications (50, 100, 1000X) and used functions on the SEM, such as EDS (energy dispersive spectroscopy) and 3D imaging. We found that the structural configuration of the Porifera differed, including the presence and absence of spicules, which were determined to consist primarily of silicon using the EDS. We found the SEM to be a multifunctional tool that can be used to address testable hypotheses about structure and function relationships and the elemental composition of samples.

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Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
2016-04-29
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Sierra Turner is a first year student at Kent State Stark. She is majoring in biology with a focus in pre-med. After she graduates, she plans to attend P.A. school and become a physician assistant. She enjoys volunteering, reading, and hiking.

Dakota Piotter is a first year student at Kent State Stark. He is majoring in biology with a focus in Pre-Med. After he graduates, he plans to attend medical school and complete his residency as neurosurgeon. Dakota enjoys working out, playing lacrosse and traveling.

Morgan Mears is a first year student at Kent State Stark. She plans to attend P.A. or medical school. Her major is biology with a focus in pre-med. She hopes to work at a hospital as a general surgeon. She enjoys running, hiking, and helping with the youth ministry at her church.
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Turner, S., Piotter, D., & Mears, M. (2016). The Use of Scanning Electron Microscopy to Study Structures and Chemistry of Sponges (Porifera) (1–). https://oaks.kent.edu/node/4832
Turner, Sierra, Dakota Piotter, and Morgan Mears. 2016. “The Use of Scanning Electron Microscopy to Study Structures and Chemistry of Sponges (Porifera)”. https://oaks.kent.edu/node/4832.
Turner, Sierra, et al. The Use of Scanning Electron Microscopy to Study Structures and Chemistry of Sponges (Porifera). 29 Apr. 2016, https://oaks.kent.edu/node/4832.