How to Identify Chalinidae
Chalinidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Haplosclerida, class Demospongiae. The family contains 8 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Chalinidae Species
Haliclona oculata (Linnaeus, 1759)
Haliclona oculata (Linnaeus, 1759)
Haliclona oculata is a soft 30 cm marine sponge found in the North Atlantic and …
Haliclona caerulea (Hechtel, 1965)
Haliclona caerulea (Hechtel, 1965)
Haliclona caerulea is a blue encrusting marine sponge that forms symbioses with …
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Chalinidae?
Chalinidae animals belong to the Haplosclerida order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 8 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Chalinidae?
Chalinidae is classified in the order Haplosclerida, class Demospongiae, phylum Porifera. The family contains 8 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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