Stelligeridae [Stelligeridae]

Description

Stelligeridae is a family of marine sponges within the order Axinellida. Members of this family exhibit a distinctive star-shaped or stellate morphology, with their bodies often radiating from a central point. Stelligeridae sponges feature a skeletal structure made up of spicules that can be smooth or slightly spined. These sponges are primarily found in shallow tropical and subtropical waters, where they contribute to the biodiversity and structural complexity of coral reef ecosystems.

Genera

Star Sun Coral [Stelligera]

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Branched Stelligerid [Astrogorgia]

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Taxonomy