euplectella

Thân thiện

A diver observes a euplectella on the ocean floor.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A genus of Hyalospongiae: "Euplectella" is the scientific name for a genus of glass sponges, marine animals belonging to the class Hyalospongiae (or Hexactinellida). These are deep-sea sponges known for their intricate, siliceous skeleton.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The delicate, lattice-like skeleton of Euplectella is often called the "Venus' flower basket."
  • Scientists study Euplectella to understand the structure and properties of biosilica.

Advanced Usage

• Scientific Classification: The term is used almost exclusively in scientific contexts (biology, marine biology, zoology) to refer to this specific taxonomic group.
  • The phylogenetic position of Euplectella within the Hexactinellida is well-established.

Variants and Related Words

• Euplectellidae (n): The family name to which the genus belongs.
• Hexactinellid (n/adj): A member of the class Hexactinellida (glass sponges), or relating to it.
• Hyalospongiae (n): An older taxonomic class name for glass sponges, largely synonymous with Hexactinellida.

Synonyms

• Venus' flower basket: A common name for species within this genus, particularly , referring to their beautiful, vase-like skeleton.
• Glass sponge: A general term for sponges of the class Hexactinellida, which includes the genus .

Related Phrases / Terms

• Siliceous spicules: Refers to the glass-like, structural elements made of silica that form the skeleton of and other glass sponges.
• Deep-sea sponge: A descriptive phrase indicating the typical habitat of organisms in this genus.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a genus of Hyalospongiae

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Euplectella
• genus Euplectella