Trachyteleia [Trachyteleia]

Trachyteleia
Description

Trachyteleia is a genus in the Geodiidae family, known for its unique appearance and structural characteristics. These sponges often exhibit a semi-rigid form, with a surface resembling that of velvet. Found in a range of marine environments, Trachyteleia species have a specialized skeletal composition, including specific types of spicules that enhance their durability and effectiveness in nutrient capture.

Species
Blue Prawn
Blue Prawn [Trachysalambria curvirostris]
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Southern Rough Shrimp
Southern Rough Shrimp [Trachysalambria longicaudata]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Sponges
Porifera
Class Demospongiae
Demospongiae
Order Tetractinellida
Tetractinellida
Family Velvet Sponges
Geodiidae
Statistics
  • Species 2