Pheronema [Pheronema]

Description

Pheronema is a genus of glass sponges in the Hexactinellida family, recognized by their barrel-shaped body and intricate silica spicules that form a mesh-like structure, providing both support and defense mechanisms. These sponges are found in deep-sea habitats, where they filter large volumes of seawater for food particles, significantly contributing to the marine nutrient cycle and offering habitat for various microorganisms and invertebrates.

Species

Pheronema Gray [Pheronema Gray, 1870]

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Pheronema carpenteri [Pheronema carpenteri Thomson, 1869]