Mycale [Mycale]

Description

Mycale is a diverse genus of marine sponges, recognized by their lobate, massive, or encrusting body forms. Their skeleton is composed of a variety of spicules, including mycalostyles. Mycale species are widespread, playing vital ecological roles in water filtration and serving as habitat for various marine species.

Species

Orange icing sponge [Mycale grandis]

View Details

Blue mycale sponge [Mycale laxissima]

View Details

Yellow mycale sponge [Mycale contarenii]

View Details

Taxonomy