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Sponges
Producer: PLATO Learning, Inc.
An interactive program that explores the structure and life of these primitive and peculiar animals. Pop-up graphics illustrate the characteristics that classify sponges as animals as well as the qualities that make them unique. Intriguing animations show how sponge cells relate to one another and how entire colonies of sponges relate to other organisms. Students will absorb the vividly presented information about sponge anatomy and reproduction. Easy to use tutorials reinforce the student’s comprehension of the program.
Details:Medium: CD-ROM System requirements: Windows 95 with Pentium processor and 16 MB RAM; Macintosh OS 7.5.1 with 12 MB RAM Price: US$99.95