Farrea [Farrea]

Description

Farrea is a genus known for its intricate, often cage-like skeletal structures made up of silica. These sponges exhibit a remarkable variety of forms, ranging from spherical to more complex geometric shapes. Farrea species are deep-dwelling sponges that contribute to the structural complexity of their environments, offering shelter and substrate for a multitude of marine species.

Species
Farrea occa
Farrea occa [Farrea occa]
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Farrea bowerbanki
Farrea bowerbanki [Farrea bowerbanki]
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Farrea quadrispinosa
Farrea quadrispinosa [Farrea quadrispinosa]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Sponges
Porifera
Class Demospongiae
Demospongiae
Order Tetractinellida
Tetractinellida
Family Glass Sponges
Petrosiidae
Statistics
  • Species 3