Endectyon [Endectyon]

Description

Endectyon is known for its branching or tree-like sponges, which often have a robust and rigid structure. The skeleton is typically composed of a dense network of spicules that may be smooth or spiny. These sponges are common in both shallow and deep marine environments.

Species
White encrusting sponge
White encrusting sponge [Endectyon alba]
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Orange encrusting sponge
Orange encrusting sponge [Endectyon caribaea]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Sponges
Porifera
Class Demospongiae
Demospongiae
Order Poecilosclerida
Poecilosclerida
Family Raspailiidae
Raspailiidae
Statistics
  • Species 2