Order

Common name: Axinellid Sponges

Scientific name: Axinellida

Axinellida is an order of sponges commonly known as Axinellid sponges. They are characterized by their branching or fan-like structures and are often found in a variety of colors. These sponges are filter feeders, playing a crucial role in the marine ecosystem by filtering water and removing particulates. In the reef aquarium, they can add a natural and dynamic element, but they require stable water conditions and moderate to strong water flow to thrive. They are non-aggressive and can coexist with many other reef inhabitants.

  1. Common name: Aru Sponge
    Scientific name: Axinella aruensis
  2. Sponge, axinella cannabina, Kas Turkey
    Common name: Axinella cannabina
    Scientific name: Axinella cannabina
  3. axinelle plate
    Common name: yellow sponge
    Scientific name: Axinella damicornis
  4. Callyspongia aculeata, commonly known as the branching vase sponge
    Common name: branching sponge
    Scientific name: Axinella dissimilis
  5. Common name: Yellow Sponge
    Scientific name: Axinella flustra
  6. Axinella polypoides 847_190 R, Esponja amarilla, esponja.
    Common name: Axinella Polypoides
    Scientific name: Axinella polypoides
  7. Common name: Rough Sponge
    Scientific name: Axinella verrucosa
  8. Corals and fish in the tropical ocean, underwater seascape.  Colorful healthy tropical reef with sponge and swimming fish. Vivid photo from scuba diving with the marine life.
    Common name: Sponge Coral
    Scientific name: Cymbastela coralliophila
  9. Common name: Reticulate Sponge
    Scientific name: Dragmacidon reticulatum
  10. Brown encrusting octopus sponge (Ectyoplasia ferox) undersea, Caribbean Sea, Cuba, Playa Cueva de los peces
    Common name: brown encrusting octopus sponge
    Scientific name: Ectyoplasia ferox
  11. Chalice Sponge underwater in the St. Lawrence River
    Common name: Chalice sponge
    Scientific name: Phakellia ventilabrum
  12. Caves of stalagmites and stalactites
    Common name: Stalagmite Sponge
    Scientific name: Reniochalina stalagmitis
  13. A picture of the coral reef
    Common name: Pillar Coral
    Scientific name: Stelligera rigida
  14. Stony coral Hood coral or Smooth cauliflower coral, pistillate coral (Stylophora pistillata) undersea, Red Sea, Egypt, Sharm El Sheikh, Nabq Bay
    Common name: Smooth Cauliflower Coral
    Scientific name: Stelligera stuposa