Plakinastrella [Plakinastrella]

Description
Plakinastrella is a genus within the family Plakinidae, comprising sponges that are notable for their structural complexity and ecological roles. These sponges have a robust and often massive body form, with a surface texture that can vary from smooth to highly convoluted. Plakinastrella species are distributed in a variety of marine habitats, where they contribute to the structural complexity of the benthic community, offering shelter and feeding grounds for numerous marine organisms.
Species

Western Pacific Sponge [Plakinastrella onkodes]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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Class |
Homoscleromorpha
Homoscleromorpha
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Order |
Homosclerophorida
Homosclerophorida
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Family |
Plakinidae
Plakinidae
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Statistics
- Species 1