An increase in the population of a species increases the chances of survival for that species. The species will be able to survive severe changes such as diseases and disasters. However, if the species moves into a new area, competition will increase for the species already in that area. The increased competition will negatively affect these other species.
The phylum Porifera ("pore-bearing") consists of approximately 5,000 species of sponges. These asymmetrical animals have sac-like bodies that lack tissues, and are usually interpreted as representing the cellular level of evolution