Which of the following levels of organization is characterized by cells arranged as loose cell aggregates without forming tissues?
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Correct answer: Cellular level
Sponges (Phylum Porifera) exhibit the cellular level of organization where cells perform specific functions but do not form integrated tissues. Some division of labor exists among the cells.
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