Biology:Tylexocladus

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Short description: Genus of sponges

Tylexocladus
Scientific classification e
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Porifera
Class: Demospongiae
Order: Polymastiida
Family: Polymastiidae
Genus: Tylexocladus
Topsent, 1898
Species

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Tylexocladus is a genus of deep-water sea sponge belonging to the family Polymastiidae. These are small rounded sponges with a bristly surface bearing one or more raised openings (known as "osculae").

Species

Species include:

  • Tylexocladus hispidus
  • Tylexocladus joubini

References

Wikidata ☰ Q3456534 entry