Petrosiidae [Petrosiidae]
Description
Petrosiidae are a family of sponges that can form textured patches on rocky or reef surfaces. Divers often notice them as subtle, stationary “living scenery,” adding color and complexity to the seafloor while small reef organisms use the sponge’s structure for shelter.
Genera
Xestospongia
Xestospongia
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demosponges
Demospongiae
|
| Order |
Haplosclerid Sponges (Soft, Encrusting Sponges)
Haplosclerida
|
Statistics
- Genera 1