title: Non-neural reflexes: sponges and the origins of behaviour.
abstract: Sponges 'sneeze' without the benefit of nerves or muscles. While genomic analysis has uncovered a surprisingly complex set of molecular components in these ancient metazoans, physiological studies have revealed equally sophisticated cellular coordination.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Bristol University, University Walk, Bristol BS8 1TD, UK. r.meech@bristol.ac.uk
authors.forename: Robert W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Meech
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001522:Behavior, Animal / Q000502:physiology*; D005075:Biological Evolution; D011161:Porifera / Q000502:physiology*; D012018:Reflex / Q000502:physiology; D014867:Water / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D014867:Water