Class Hyalospongiae (Noun)
Meaning
Sponges with siliceous spicules that have six rays; choanocytes are restricted to finger-shaped chambers.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The class Hyalispongiae is a group of sponges that are characterized by their siliceous spicules with six rays and choanocytes within finger-shaped chambers.
- Most species of class Hyalispongiae can be found in deep-sea environments, where their unique spicules aid in anchorage and stability.
- Class Hyalispongiae sponges can have complex body plans and some species have internal skeletons that are highly intricate.
- Class Hyalispongiae are among the least studied groups of sponges in the marine environment, which might be attributed to their rarely seen habitats.
- Specific classification challenges remain in this group due to the rarity of encounters with living class Hyalispongiae specimens for a full study of their characteristics.