Hyalascus [Hyalascus]

Description

Hyalascus is a genus within the Rossellidae family, known for its delicate, often vase-shaped or tubular glass sponges. Their bodies are supported by a finely meshed silica skeleton. Found in deep-sea environments, these sponges play a vital role in their ecosystems by providing structure and contributing to silica deposition.

Species

Deep-sea sea cucumber [Hyalascus digitatus]

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