Thorecta [Thorecta]

Description

Thorecta includes sponges that are primarily massive, with a smooth to slightly textured surface. These sponges are found in a range of colors and are characterized by their simple, often elegant forms. Thorecta species are found in tropical and subtropical marine environments, where they play a role in the benthic ecosystem, contributing to the structural complexity and biodiversity of coral reefs.

Species
Thorecta reticulata
Thorecta reticulata [Thorecta reticulata]
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Thorecta antillensis
Thorecta antillensis [Thorecta antillensis]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Sponges
Porifera
Class Demospongiae
Demospongiae
Order Dictyoceratida
Dictyoceratida
Family Thorectidae
Thorectidae
Statistics
  • Species 2