Arenochalina [Arenochalina]

Description

Arenochalina is a genus of sea sponges within the Mycalidae family, characterized by their encrusting habit and presence of choanosomal skeleton with styles or oxeas. They are found in various marine environments and contribute to the benthic ecosystem by filtering water and serving as habitat for other organisms.

Species
Arenochalina sobrina
Arenochalina sobrina [Arenochalina sobrina]
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Arenochalina panicea
Arenochalina panicea [Arenochalina panicea]
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Arenochalina stalagmites
Arenochalina stalagmites [Arenochalina stalagmites]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Sponges
Porifera
Class Demospongiae
Demospongiae
Order Poecilosclerida
Poecilosclerida
Family Mycalidae
Mycalidae
Statistics
  • Species 3