Malacosaccus [Malacosaccus]

Description

Malacosaccus is a lesser-known genus within the Farreidae family, comprising glass sponges with specific morphological features. These sponges have a soft, sac-like body supported by a sparse lattice of silica spicules, which distinguishes them from other genera in the family. They inhabit deep-sea ecosystems, contributing to the marine biodiversity and the silicon biogeochemical cycle through their skeletal deposits and filtration activities.

Species

Vanilla clam [Malacosaccus vanillae]

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Arctic surf clam [Malacosaccus ulnarius]