Petrosaspongia [Petrosaspongia]

Description

Petrosaspongia is a genus of marine sponges known for their rock-like, massive form and a surface that can be smooth to slightly rough. These sponges possess a significant structural role in their habitats, often contributing to the formation of reef structures. They are found in both shallow and deep marine environments, where they filter vast amounts of water, playing a crucial role in nutrient cycling and water clarity.

Species
Bowerbank's Petrosaspongia
Bowerbank's Petrosaspongia [Petrosaspongia bowerbanki]
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Bowtie Petrosaspongia
Bowtie Petrosaspongia [Petrosaspongia bowtiei]
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Nodular Petrosaspongia
Nodular Petrosaspongia [Petrosaspongia nodularis]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Sponges
Porifera
Class Demospongiae
Demospongiae
Order Dictyoceratida
Dictyoceratida
Family Thorectidae
Thorectidae
Statistics
  • Species 3