Oopsacas [Oopsacas]

Description

Oopsacas is a unique genus of glass sponges, notable for their small size and the intricate lattice-like structure of their silica spicules. These sponges are typically found in deep-sea environments where they inhabit soft sediments or attach to hard substrates. Oopsacas species are integral to deep-sea ecosystems, contributing to the biodiversity and structural complexity of these habitats.

Species
Minami's Lantern Shark
Minami's Lantern Shark [Etmopterus dislineatus]
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Blackmouth Lanternshark
Blackmouth Lanternshark [Etmopterus lucifer]
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Lined Lanternshark
Lined Lanternshark [Etmopterus bullisi]
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Brown Lanternshark
Brown Lanternshark [Etmopterus unicolor]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Sponges
Porifera
Class Demospongiae
Demospongiae
Order Tetractinellida
Tetractinellida
Family Glass Sponges
Petrosiidae
Statistics
  • Species 4