Dragmacidonidae [Dragmacidonidae]

Description

Dragmacidonidae is a family of sponges within the order Axinellida characterized by their robust and often brightly colored bodies. These sponges have a skeletal structure consisting of both spongin fibers and spicules, which can vary in shape and size. Dragmacidonidae are found in a range of marine environments, from shallow reefs to deeper waters. They play an important ecological role in these ecosystems, providing habitat and contributing to the structural diversity of marine communities.

Genera
Dragmacidon [Dragmacidon]
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Plocamia [Plocamia]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Sponges
Porifera
Class Demospongiae
Demospongiae
Order Axinellida
Axinellida
Statistics
  • Genera 2