Latrunculiidae [Latrunculiidae]
Description
The Latrunculiidae family consists of sponges with a unique chemistry, producing biologically active compounds. They have a compact, often brightly colored body with a distinctive skeletal architecture, including the presence of discorhabds and microrhabds. These sponges are of interest for their potential pharmaceutical properties.
Genera
Latrunculia [Latrunculia]
View DetailsSceptrella [Sceptrella]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
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Order |
Poecilosclerida
Poecilosclerida
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Statistics
- Genera 2