Answer:
The first thing to look at would be type of symmetry the organism exhibits. If it is asymmetrical then it would be a sponge and the discovery could stop right there. If not, other characteristics need to be investigated.
Knowing the type of body cavity this organism has would be helpful.
It would also be beneficial to know what type of skeleton (endo or exo) this organism has and what its appendages look like.
Finally, the type of digestive tract and the presence or absence of a head would help to determine what this creature is.
Trichomes increase the chances of survival for plants living in areas with infrequent rainfall.
If a plant in a very rainy place had trichomes, it would probably adapt and remove them as time passed as they are unnecessary.
A cell in a hypotonic solution will burst because water is moving inside the cell causing it to swell.
