Halisarcidae [Halisarcidae]

Description

Halisarcidae is a unique family within the order Axinellida, distinguished by its members' gelatinous consistency and minimal skeletal framework. These sponges lack the traditional spicule support found in other sponge families, instead relying on a fibrous collagen network for structure. Halisarcidae sponges are typically found in deeper water habitats and play a role in the deep-sea benthic environment by serving as a food source for certain marine organisms. Their unusual structure and composition have made them a subject of interest in the study of sponge evolution and biology.

Genera

Halisarca [Halisarca]

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Taxonomy