Sigmadocia [Sigmadocia]
Description
Sigmadocia sponges are unique for their rope-like or cylindrical branches, which can form dense clusters. They have a flexible skeleton composed of spongin fibers, allowing them to sway with water currents. These sponges are often found in sheltered environments with moderate flow.
Species
Caribbean Sponge [Sigmadocia cupulifera]
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Australasian Sponge [Sigmadocia papyracea]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
|
| Order |
Poecilosclerida
Poecilosclerida
|
| Family |
Raspailiidae
Raspailiidae
|
Statistics
- Species 2