Phorbas [Phorbas]
Description
Phorbas consists of sponges that are either encrusting or form small mounds. They have a distinctive skeletal architecture, often with spicules forming a reticulate pattern. These sponges are known for their role in marine ecosystems as habitat providers.
Species

Pebble sponge [Phorbas tenacior]
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Pink crustose sponge [Phorbas areolatus]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
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Order |
Poecilosclerida
Poecilosclerida
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Family |
Raspailiidae
Raspailiidae
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Statistics
- Species 2