Cladothenea [Cladothenea]

Description

Cladothenea is a genus of sponges that are recognized by their distinctive branching structure, which is less common in the Pachastrellidae family. The spicules in Cladothenea are usually siliceous and contribute to the sponge's rigid framework. This genus is found in a variety of marine settings, often attached to rocky substrates in deeper waters.

Species
Cladothenea Blue Starfish
Cladothenea Blue Starfish [Cladothenea azurea]
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Cladothenea Red Starfish
Cladothenea Red Starfish [Cladothenea rubra]
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Cladothenea Spotted Starfish
Cladothenea Spotted Starfish [Cladothenea maculata]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Sponges
Porifera
Class Demospongiae
Demospongiae
Order Tetractinellida
Tetractinellida
Family Stony Sponges
Pachastrellidae
Statistics
  • Species 3