Hexactinosida [Hexactinosida]

Description

The order Hexactinosida is distinguished by its sponges having a hexactine spicule structure. These sponges are typically deep-sea species.

Families
Giant Glass Sponges [Euretidae]
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Glass Rope Sponges [Hyalonematidae]
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Venus' Flower Baskets [Euplectellidae]
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Cloud Sponges [Aphrocallistidae]
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Russian Doll Glass Sponges [Lanuginellidae]
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Farreidae [Farreidae]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Sponges
Porifera
Class Hexactinellida
Hexactinellida
Statistics
  • Families 6