Thenea [Thenea]

Description

Thenea is a genus of deep-sea sponges that are often found on soft substrates in the abyssal plains. They are characterized by their large, globular body and a surface texture that can vary from smooth to slightly hispid. Thenea sponges have a sparse skeletal structure with robust spicules that help in anchoring them to the soft sea bed, allowing them to thrive in the nutrient-poor environments of the deep sea.

Species

Deep-Sea Mud Sponge [Thenea abyssorum]

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Mud Sponge [Thenea muricata]