Bolosoma [Bolosoma]

Description

Bolosoma is a genus within the Euplectellidae family, known for its distinctive sponges that tend to have a globular body shape. These sponges are recognized for their intricate lattice-like skeleton composed of silica. They inhabit deep-sea environments, often attached to hard substrates on the ocean floor.

Species
Threadfin bream
Threadfin bream [Bolosoma dussumieri]
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Yellowstripe threadfin bream
Yellowstripe threadfin bream [Bolosoma maculatum]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Sponges
Porifera
Class Hexactinellida
Hexactinellida
Order Lyssacinosida
Lyssacinosida
Family Euplectellidae
Euplectellidae
Statistics
  • Species 2