Bathydorus [Bathydorus]

Description

Bathydorus includes deep-sea glass sponges known for their simple, often spherical to slightly lobate body forms. Members of this genus have a sparse spicule network, with a skeleton primarily made of silica. They are found in the abyssal plains, contributing to deep-sea biodiversity and offering habitat for microorganisms.

Species

Deep-sea octupus [Bathydorus ferox]

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Eight-armed deep-sea octopus [Bathydorus octodentatus]