How to Identify Scopalinidae
Scopalinidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Scopalinida, class Demospongiae. The family contains 5 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Scopalinidae Species
Svenzea zeai (Alvarez, van Soest & Rützler, 1998)
Svenzea zeai (Alvarez, van Soest & Rützler, 1998)
Svenzea zeai is a common Caribbean off-shore reef sponge that produces the large…
Stylissa massa (Carter, 1887)
Stylissa massa (Carter, 1887)
Stylissa massa is a sponge species that is a known source of several distinct bi…
Stylissa carteri (Dendy, 1889)
Stylissa carteri (Dendy, 1889)
Stylissa carteri, the elephant ear sponge, is a yellowish-orange sponge species …
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Scopalinidae?
Scopalinidae animals belong to the Scopalinida order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 5 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 Scopalinidae?
Scopalinidae is classified in the order Scopalinida, class Demospongiae, phylum Porifera. The family contains 5 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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