Rhabdopectella [Rhabdopectella]

Description

Rhabdopectella is a genus of glass sponges in the Euplectellidae family, noted for their elongated, often stick-like shapes. Their skeletal structure is uniquely adapted to deep-sea life, composed of siliceous spicules that form a robust framework. These sponges play a role in the marine food web as filter feeders.

Species

Rhabdopectella victori [Rhabdopectella victori]

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Rhabdopectella longicauda [Rhabdopectella longicauda]

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Rhabdopectella lateolabecula [Rhabdopectella lateolabecula]

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Taxonomy