Corbitella [Corbitella]

Description

Corbitella is a genus of glass sponges in the Euplectellidae family, known for their delicate, branching structures composed of siliceous spicules. These sponges are typically found in deep-sea habitats, where their intricate skeletons contribute to the complex three-dimensional architecture of the benthic environment. Corbitella species are important for studying silica deposition and the ecology of deep-sea sponge communities.

Species
Corbitella Sand Clam
Corbitella Sand Clam [Corbitella astartina]
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Corbitella Mud Clam
Corbitella Mud Clam [Corbitella arenicola]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Sponges
Porifera
Class Hexactinellida
Hexactinellida
Order Hexactinosida
Hexactinosida
Family Venus' Flower Baskets
Euplectellidae
Statistics
  • Species 2