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]
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Arenochalina panicea [Arenochalina panicea]
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Arenochalina stalagmites [Arenochalina stalagmites]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
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Order |
Poecilosclerida
Poecilosclerida
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Family |
Mycalidae
Mycalidae
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Statistics
- Species 3