Dendoricella [Dendoricella]

Description

Dendoricella is a genus of marine sponges characterized by their dendritic or tree-like growth form, and a skeletal structure composed of megascleres and microscleres, providing support and defense. These organisms are important components of marine ecosystems, offering habitat and contributing to the structural complexity of their environments.

Species
Flabellate Bryozoan
Flabellate Bryozoan [Dendoricella flabellata]
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Western Australian Dendoricella
Western Australian Dendoricella [Dendoricella cervicornis]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Sponges
Porifera
Class Demospongiae
Demospongiae
Order Poecilosclerida
Poecilosclerida
Family Mycalidae
Mycalidae
Statistics
  • Species 2