Clathrina

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Clathrina is a genus of calcareous sponge in the family Clathrinidae. Several species formerly in Clathrina were transferred to the newly erected genera Arturia, Ernstia, Borojevia, and Brattegardia in 2013.[1] The name is derived from the Latin word "clathratus" meaning "latticed".

Description

Species of Clathrina have a tubular organization as all species of the family Clathrinidae, with the cormus composed of anastomosed tubes. The skeleton contains spicules in the form of triactines and/or tetractines, sometimes with diactines, tripods and tetrapods as well. The choanoderm is usually flat, never forming folds when the sponge is extended.[2][3]

Species

Clathrina clathrus
Clathrina clathrus
Clathrina coriacea
Clathrina coriacea
Clathrina lacunosa
Clathrina lacunosa

There are 68 species assigned to Clathrina.[4]

See also

References

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