Penares is 'n genus van sponsdiere uit die klas van die Demospongiae (gewone sponse).
Penares is 'n genus van sponsdiere uit die klas van die Demospongiae (gewone sponse).
Penares is a widely distributed genus of demosponges. [2]
These sponges are irregularly massive and have a thin cortex. Species belonging to this genus have dichotriaenes (spicules with pairs of branched rays) and oxeas (needle-like spicules with both ends pointed). Smooth microrhabds (modified microxeas (small oxeas) or microstrongyles (small rods with both ends blunt or rounded)) form a crust in the ectosome. Euasters (star-shaped microscleres with multiple rays radiating from a central point) may also be present.[3]
The following species are recognised: [1]
Penares is a widely distributed genus of demosponges.
Penares is een geslacht van sponsdieren uit de klasse van de Demospongiae (gewone sponzen).
Penares is een geslacht van sponsdieren uit de klasse van de Demospongiae (gewone sponzen).
Penares é um gênero de esponja marinha da família Ancorinidae.
Penares é um gênero de esponja marinha da família Ancorinidae.