Iotrochotidae [Iotrochotidae]

Description

Iotrochotidae is a family of marine sponges known for their encrusting to massive forms. They have a distinctive skeleton composed of microrhabds and sometimes megascleres, which can be styles or strongyles. Found in a variety of marine habitats, they contribute to the biodiversity of sponge communities.

Genera
Iotrochota [Iotrochota]
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Amorphinopsis [Amorphinopsis]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Sponges
Porifera
Class Demospongiae
Demospongiae
Order Poecilosclerida
Poecilosclerida
Statistics
  • Genera 2