Trichasterina [Trichasterina]

Description

Trichasterina is a genus within the Euretidae family, comprising glass sponges with a distinctive star-shaped or spherical body structure. They have a complex silica spicule skeleton that supports their form. Trichasterina species are found in deep oceanic waters, where they play an important ecological role by providing structure and habitats for a variety of marine organisms, enhancing the biodiversity of deep-sea ecosystems.

Species

Trichasterina Starfish [Trichasterina hirsuta]

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Banded Trichasterina [Trichasterina striata]