Paresperella [Paresperella]

Description

Paresperella is characterized by its unique growth forms and spicule composition, including both megascleres and microscleres. These sponges can be found in a variety of marine habitats, where they play a role in nutrient cycling and provide structural habitat for numerous marine organisms.

Species
Gulf Stream Brotula
Gulf Stream Brotula [Paresperella helenae]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Sponges
Porifera
Class Demospongiae
Demospongiae
Order Poecilosclerida
Poecilosclerida
Family Mycalidae
Mycalidae
Statistics
  • Species 1