Order
Common name: Sponge Order Dictyoceratida
Scientific name: Dictyoceratida
The order Dictyoceratida encompasses a group of sponges known for their intricate canal systems and fibrous skeletons made of spongin. These sponges are often found in reef environments and can exhibit a variety of colors and shapes. They play a crucial role in the ecosystem by filtering water and providing habitat for other marine organisms. In the aquarium, they require stable water conditions and moderate to low light. Hobbyists should note that some species may release toxins and should be handled with care.
- Common name: Leaf spongeScientific name: Carteriospongia foliascens
- Common name: Elephant Ear SpongeScientific name: Collospongia auris
- Common name: SpongeScientific name: Hyattella intestinalis
- Common name: Stinker SpongeScientific name: Ircinia campana
- Common name: Stinker SpongeScientific name: Ircinia felix
- Common name: black-ball spongeScientific name: Ircinia strobilina
- Common name: Chalk SpongeScientific name: Lamellodysidea herbacea
- Common name: Dendy's SpongeScientific name: Lendenfeldia dendyi
- Common name: Elephant Ear SpongeScientific name: Phyllospongia lamellosa
- Common name: Pinecone SpongeScientific name: Sarcotragus fasciculatus
- Common name: Pineapple SpongeScientific name: Sarcotragus foetidus
- Common name: Scalarispongia scalarisScientific name: Scalarispongia scalaris
- Common name: Yellow SpongeScientific name: Smenospongia aurea
- Common name: elephant ear spongeScientific name: Spongia agaricina
- Common name: commercial spongeScientific name: Spongia officinalis
- Common name: Giant Carpet AnemoneScientific name: Strepsichordaia lendenfeldi