Farrea [Farrea]
Description
Farrea is a genus known for its intricate, often cage-like skeletal structures made up of silica. These sponges exhibit a remarkable variety of forms, ranging from spherical to more complex geometric shapes. Farrea species are deep-dwelling sponges that contribute to the structural complexity of their environments, offering shelter and substrate for a multitude of marine species.
Species
Farrea occa [Farrea occa]
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Farrea bowerbanki [Farrea bowerbanki]
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Farrea quadrispinosa [Farrea quadrispinosa]
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| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
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| Order |
Tetractinellida
Tetractinellida
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| Family |
Glass Sponges
Petrosiidae
|
Statistics
- Species 3