Rossellidae [Rossellidae]
Description
Rossellidae is a family of glass sponges within the order Lyssacinosida. These sponges possess a skeleton made of silica, which gives them a glass-like appearance. They are characterized by their unique spicule structures, including the presence of large, lattice-like frames and often long, thin appendages that extend from their bodies. Rossellidae species are typically found in deep-sea environments, where they attach to hard substrates. They play a crucial role in their ecosystems, providing habitat and contributing to the silica cycle.
Genera
Acanthascus [Acanthascus]
View DetailsAulosaccus [Aulosaccus]
View DetailsBathydorus [Bathydorus]
View DetailsBolosoma [Bolosoma]
View DetailsCaulophacus [Caulophacus]
View DetailsDocosaccus [Docosaccus]
View DetailsEuryplegma [Euryplegma]
View DetailsHyalascus [Hyalascus]
View DetailsLanuginella [Lanuginella]
View DetailsRossella [Rossella]
View DetailsTrichasterina [Trichasterina]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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|---|---|
| Class |
Hexactinellida
Hexactinellida
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| Order |
Lyssacinosida
Lyssacinosida
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Statistics
- Genera 11