How to Identify Thorectidae
Thorectidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Dictyoceratida, class Demospongiae. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Thorectidae Species
Hyrtios erectus (Keller, 1889)
Hyrtios erectus (Keller, 1889)
Hyrtios erectus is a fiber-bodied water-absorbent sponge widely distributed acro…
Phyllospongia foliascens (Pallas, 1766)
Phyllospongia foliascens (Pallas, 1766)
Carteriospongia foliascens (syn. Phyllospongia foliascens) is a diverse microbe-…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Thorectidae?
Thorectidae animals belong to the Dictyoceratida order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 4 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 Thorectidae?
Thorectidae is classified in the order Dictyoceratida, class Demospongiae, phylum Porifera. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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