Sigmadocia [Sigmadocia]

Description

Sigmadocia sponges are unique for their rope-like or cylindrical branches, which can form dense clusters. They have a flexible skeleton composed of spongin fibers, allowing them to sway with water currents. These sponges are often found in sheltered environments with moderate flow.

Species
Caribbean Sponge
Caribbean Sponge [Sigmadocia cupulifera]
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Australasian Sponge
Australasian Sponge [Sigmadocia papyracea]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Sponges
Porifera
Class Demospongiae
Demospongiae
Order Poecilosclerida
Poecilosclerida
Family Raspailiidae
Raspailiidae
Statistics
  • Species 2