Malacosaccus [Malacosaccus]

Description

Malacosaccus is a genus of deep-sea glass sponges in the family Euplectellidae, known for their bag-like shape and intricate skeletal framework composed of silica. These sponges are filter feeders, relying on the flow of water through their bodies to capture food particles from the surrounding environment.

Species
Slender Sea Pen
Slender Sea Pen [Malacosaccus sulcatus]
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Grooved Sea Pen
Grooved Sea Pen [Malacosaccus ramosus]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Sponges
Porifera
Class Hexactinellida
Hexactinellida
Order Lyssacinosida
Lyssacinosida
Family Euplectellidae
Euplectellidae
Statistics
  • Species 2