Ijimaiella [Ijimaiella]
Description
Ijimaiella is a genus of glass sponges in the Euretidae family, recognized for their unique architecture comprising a network of silica spicules. These sponges exhibit a variety of shapes but commonly have a branching or lobed structure. Found in deep-sea habitats, Ijimaiella species are critical to the marine ecosystem, providing structure and habitats for diverse marine organisms.
Species

Ijima's lancelet [Ijimaiella ventalina]
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Dwarf lancelet [Ijimaiella neocurtisi]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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Class |
Hexactinellida
Hexactinellida
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Order |
Hexactinosida
Hexactinosida
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Family |
Giant Glass Sponges
Euretidae
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Statistics
- Species 2