Aphrocallistes [Aphrocallistes]

Description

Aphrocallistes is a genus within the Farreidae family, known for its remarkable glass sponge species. Characterized by their elaborate and robust skeletal frameworks, these sponges have a body that is typically branching or fan-shaped, providing an extensive surface area for filtering water. They are significant for their role in silica cycling in the marine environment and serve as a critical habitat for a variety of marine life in deep-sea ecosystems.

Species

Beyer's Sponge [Aphrocallistes beyeri]

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