Eurypon [Eurypon]
Description
Eurypon includes sponges that are generally encrusting with a smooth, velvety surface. The skeleton is made up of a regular arrangement of spicules, often styles or tylostyles, which provide structural support. They are known for their wide distribution in marine environments.
Species
Gray sponge [Eurypon griseum]
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Blue sponge [Eurypon azureum]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
|
| Order |
Poecilosclerida
Poecilosclerida
|
| Family |
Raspailiidae
Raspailiidae
|
Statistics
- Species 2