ceratospongiae (Meaning)

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ceratospongiae (n. pl.)

An order of sponges in which the skeleton consists of horny fibers. It includes all the commercial sponges.

No Synonyms and anytonyms found

Ceratospongiae is a class of marine sponges characterized by their horn-shaped or branched structures.
Members of the Ceratospongiae class are commonly found in coral reef ecosystems worldwide.
The name Ceratospongiae is derived from the Greek words "keras" meaning horn and "spongia" meaning sponge.
Ceratospongiae sponges play important ecological roles, providing habitat and food for various marine organisms.
Researchers study the diversity and distribution of Ceratospongiae species to understand patterns of biodiversity in marine environments.
Fossilized remains of Ceratospongiae indicate that these sponges have existed for millions of years, contributing to the evolutionary history of marine life.
Ceratospongiae species exhibit a range of morphological adaptations, including variations in size, shape, and coloration.
The taxonomy of Ceratospongiae is based on characteristics such as skeletal structure, spicule composition, and reproductive features.
Human activities such as pollution and habitat destruction pose threats to Ceratospongiae populations and the health of coral reef ecosystems.
Conservation efforts aim to protect Ceratospongiae habitats and promote sustainable management practices to safeguard marine biodiversity.

An order of sponges in which the skeleton consists of horny fibers. It includes all the commercial sponges.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Ceratospongiae is a class of marine sponges characterized by their horn-shaped or branched structures.

Members of the Ceratospongiae class are commonly found in coral reef ecosystems worldwide.

The name Ceratospongiae is derived from the Greek words "keras" meaning horn and "spongia" meaning sponge.

Ceratospongiae sponges play important ecological roles, providing habitat and food for various marine organisms.