The record for reciting the maximum number of animals of Phylum Porifera was set by Sahera Husen Gawali (born on November 1, 2011) of Buldhana, Maharashtra. She recited the names of 25 scientifically recognised animals of Phylum Porifera, including Sycon, Scypha, Spongilla, Euplectella, Leucosolenia and others, in 12 seconds, at the age of 14 years, 2 months and 2 days, as confirmed on January 3, 2026.
