Family
Common name: Verongid sponges
Scientific name: Aplysinidae
The Aplysinidae family, commonly known as Verongid sponges, includes species like Aplysina aerophoba, the Mediterranean sponge. These sponges are known for their bright colors and intricate networks of tubes or branches. They are filter feeders, playing a crucial role in nutrient cycling in reef ecosystems. In the aquarium, they require stable water conditions and low to moderate flow to thrive. They are also a source of bioactive compounds with potential pharmaceutical applications.
- Common name: Branching tube spongeScientific name: Aiolochroia crassa
- Common name: Yellow tube spongeScientific name: Aplysina aerophoba
- Common name: Stove Pipe SpongeScientific name: Aplysina archeri
- Common name: row pore rope spongeScientific name: Aplysina cauliformis
- Common name: Vase SpongeScientific name: Aplysina cavernicola
- Common name: Yellow tube spongeScientific name: Aplysina fistularis
- Common name: Stove Pipe SpongeScientific name: Aplysina lacunosa
- Common name: Rigid Sea RodScientific name: Verongula rigida