Echinoclathria [Echinoclathria]

Description

Echinoclathria belongs to the family Microcionidae and includes sponges known for their echinating spicules, which project out from their surface, giving them a prickly appearance. These sponges can be found in a range of marine habitats, from shallow reefs to deeper waters. They are characterized by their ability to form massive or encrusting structures. Echinoclathria species play a role in the marine ecosystem by contributing to the benthic community structure and serving as a habitat for various marine organisms.

Species

Rough Sponge [Echinoclathria orstomi]

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Bristly Sponge [Echinoclathria bristchi]

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Warty Sponge [Echinoclathria wartella]

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Taxonomy