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 azurea]
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Cladothenea Red Starfish [Cladothenea rubra]
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Cladothenea Spotted Starfish [Cladothenea maculata]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
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Order |
Tetractinellida
Tetractinellida
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Family |
Stony Sponges
Pachastrellidae
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Statistics
- Species 3