Clathrinida
2 species
Clathrinida is an order of calcareous sponges that can be found in all seas. They are more likely to be found in shallow, shaded habitats, often within several meters of the surface. For example, marine caves and other less-exposed, shallow, but benthic environments. They are also abundant in rich temperate estuaries and Pacific coral reefs. During higher temperatures, they are more abundant because they are sexually reproductive. Sponges are more readily permeated by water than other organisms, so changes in water temperature can affect their behavior and physiology. As they can survive in a broad range of conditions, their permeability does not limit the reaches of Clathrinidia, but concentrates species in their preferred habitat of warmer, shallow regions of the seas.
Clathrinida is an order of calcareous sponges that can be found in all seas. They are more likely to be found in shallow, shaded habitats, often within several meters of the surface. For example, marine caves and other less-exposed, shallow, but benthic environments. They are also abundant in rich temperate estuaries and Pacific coral reefs. During higher temperatures, they are more abundant because they are sexually reproductive. Sponges are more readily permeated by water than other organisms, so changes in water temperature can affect their behavior and physiology. As they can survive in a broad range of conditions, their permeability does not limit the reaches of Clathrinidia, but concentrates species in their preferred habitat of warmer, shallow regions of the seas.
