Dendricella [Dendricella]

Description

Dendricella is a genus within the family Dendoricellidae, distinguished by its branching skeletal structure. Representatives of this genus are characterized by their delicate, tree-like siliceous spicules that form the framework of the organism. These marine sponges are typically found in deep-sea environments, where they attach to hard substrates. The intricate branching pattern of Dendricella species aids in maximizing surface area for feeding on microscopic plankton and organic particles suspended in the water.

Species

Sponge-dwelling bryozoan [Dendricella tubulosa]

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Coral-associated bryozoan [Dendricella corallicola]

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Red Sea bryozoan [Dendricella serrata]

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Taxonomy