Hyalospongiae (Noun)
Meaning
Sponges with siliceous spicules that have six rays; choanocytes are restricted to finger-shaped chambers.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Hyalospongiae are highly adaptable to different aquatic environments, found in both shallow and deep waters.
- The unique morphology of hyalospongiae allows them to efficiently capture small prey particles from the surrounding water.
- Hyalospongiae have a global distribution and can form large colonies, providing essential habitat for numerous other marine species.
- One of the key diagnostic features of hyalospongiae is the presence of siliceous spicules that have six rays.
- Marine biologists study the growth patterns of hyalospongiae to understand the impact of climate change on these important ecosystem engineers.