Halichondriidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Suberitida, class Demospongiae. The family contains 5 accepted species worldwide.
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Halichondria panicea (Pallas, 1766)
Halichondria panicea is a variable marine sponge with diverse forms and colours …
Halichondria bowerbanki Burton, 1930
Halichondria bowerbanki, the yellow sun sponge, is a variable-shaped seasonal-co…
Hymeniacidon perlevis (Montagu, 1814)
Hymeniacidon perlevis, the crumb-of-bread sponge, is a variable encrusting spong…
Halichondriidae animals belong to the Suberitida order in the Animalia kingdom. Some variants have a granular surface, a feature that inspired its common name, but other variants have a smooth, even glassy surface. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Halichondriidae is classified in the order Suberitida, class Demospongiae, phylum Porifera. This sponge produces a distinct scent that has been described as similar to exploded gunpowder.
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