Desmanthidae

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Desmanthidae
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Porifera
Class: Demospongiae
Order: Bubarida
Family: Desmanthidae

Desmanthidae is a family of sponges belonging to the order Bubarida. [1] The family is characterised by the presence of a basal layer of desma spicules.

Genera: [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Desmanthidae Topsent, 1893". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 8 March 2024.