Illustration representing Demospongiae (Demospongiae)
Class

Demospongiae

Demospongiae

56 species in this taxon

class of sponges (phylum Porifera) Demospongiae (Demospongiae) is a class of organisms united by key anatomical and physiological traits. It contains 14 orders with 56 known species. Key order groups include Axinellida, Biemnida, Chondrillida, Clionaida, Dendroceratida, and Dictyoceratida. Among its members, 1 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Sponges (Porifera).

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