Stelletta [Stelletta]

Description

Stelletta is a genus comprising sponges with a compact, often globular form, and a surface that can be smooth or slightly textured. The spicules in Stelletta are diverse, including both microscleres and megascleres, which contribute to the density and resilience of their structure. These sponges are distributed across a wide range of marine habitats, from shallow reefs to deeper sea floors, where they play a role in the ecosystem's complexity.

Species
Stelletta grubii
Stelletta grubii [Stelletta grubii]
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Stelletta normani
Stelletta normani [Stelletta normani]
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Stelletta tenuis
Stelletta tenuis [Stelletta tenuis]
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Stelletta hiwasaensis
Stelletta hiwasaensis [Stelletta hiwasaensis]
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Stelletta lactea
Stelletta lactea [Stelletta lactea]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Sponges
Porifera
Class Demospongiae
Demospongiae
Order Tetractinellida
Tetractinellida
Family Stony Sponges
Pachastrellidae
Statistics
  • Species 5