Caulophacus [Caulophacus]

Description

Caulophacus is a genus of glass sponges, noted for their elaborate, branching or lobate body forms resembling cauliflowers. Their skeletal framework is silica-based, supporting the complex architecture of their bodies. Found in deep-sea settings, they play a significant role in their ecosystems by offering habitat and contributing to the silicon cycle.

Species

Polynoid Scale Worm [Caulophacus polynoides]

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Caulophacus Spinosus [Caulophacus spinosus]

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Caulophacus Cyanae [Caulophacus cyanae]

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Taxonomy