Raspailiidae [Raspailiidae]
Description
Raspailiidae is a family of sponges that are easily recognizable by their bushy or branching forms and the presence of spicules forming tracts. These sponges have a skeleton that includes both megascleres and microscleres, contributing to their structural integrity and defense. They are found across various marine environments, often attached to rocky substrates.
Genera
Amphimedon [Amphimedon]
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Aulospongus [Aulospongus]
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Ceratopsion [Ceratopsion]
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Echinodictyum [Echinodictyum]
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Endectyon [Endectyon]
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Eurypon [Eurypon]
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Hymeraphia [Hymeraphia]
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Inflatella [Inflatella]
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Microciona [Microciona]
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Phorbas [Phorbas]
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Plocamia [Plocamia]
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Raspaciona [Raspaciona]
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Raspailia [Raspailia]
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Sigmadocia [Sigmadocia]
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Thrinacophora [Thrinacophora]
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 15