Plakinidae
From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer
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Sponges whose skeletal structure is formed by spicules of silica.
These are highly variable in size and shape and are both abundant and easily found in most healthy coral reef environments.
A number of attractive species are of interest to marine aquarists.
BioGroup:
Native range:
Taxonomic rank: Family
Common name: SILACEOUS SPONGES
| Total known | Total profiles | |
|---|---|---|
| Subfamilies | 0 | 0 |
| Genera | 0 | 1 |
| Species | 0 | 0 |
Facts about PlakinidaeRDF feed
| Biogroup-Organism | Marine Invertebrates + |
| Common name | SILACEOUS SPONGES + |
| Family taxonomic rank | Family + |
| Native range | Circumtropical + |