Euplectellidae [Euplectellidae]

Description

Euplectellidae, commonly known as Venus' flower baskets, is a family within the order Lyssacinosida. These glass sponges have intricate, often vase-shaped bodies made up of a complex network of silica spicules. The lattice structure of their skeletons provides both support and a means for filtering food particles from the water. Euplectellidae sponges are found in various marine environments, from shallow waters to the deep sea. They are particularly noted for their symbiotic relationships with certain marine organisms, such as shrimp, which live inside the sponges for protection.