Lanuginella [Lanuginella]

Description

Lanuginella is a genus of glass sponges characterized by their fluffy, fibrous appearance, resembling tufts of wool. Their silica skeletons give them a unique structure, adapted to deep-sea life. These sponges contribute to the silicon cycle and offer microhabitats for numerous small marine organisms.

Species

Grey sea slug [Lanuginella vesicula]

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Spotted sea hare [Lanuginella maculata]

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Pacific bubble shell [Lanuginella pacifica]

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Red-tipped sea hare [Lanuginella rubra]

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Taxonomy