Biology:Calcinea

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Short description: Subclass of calcareous sponges

Calcinea
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Clathrina clathrus
Scientific classification e
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Porifera
Class: Calcarea
Subclass: Calcinea
Bidder, 1898
Orders

The Calcinea are a subclass of the calcareous sponges. Its phylum is Porifera and class is Calcarea.[1] Branching is usually dichotomous or umbellate with anastomoses, which gives rise to reticulate growths on stalks in adults. Most varieties are coral red or sulphur yellow.[2]

References

  1. "World Porifera Database", Marinespecies.org, Retrieved 2-25-2016
  2. "The Skeleton and Classification of Calcareous Sponges", Retrieved 2-25-2016

Wikidata ☰ Q952954 entry