Spongiidae [Spongiidae]

Description

Spongiidae is a family of sponges in the order Dictyoceratida known for their leathery texture and large, often branching forms. These sponges have a fibrous skeleton composed entirely of spongin, lacking the siliceous spicules found in many other sponges. Spongiidae species are commonly found in tropical and subtropical marine environments, attached to substrates ranging from coral reefs to rocky and sandy bottoms. They are significant contributors to the marine ecosystem, providing both a habitat and a food source for a variety of marine life.

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