Kingdom Animalia Family Polymastiidae Phylum Porifera Rank Genus | Order Polymastiida Scientific name Polymastia Higher classification Polymastiidae | |
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Lower classifications Polymastia croceus, Polymastia pepo | ||
Polymastia is a genus of sponges (Porifera) containing about 30 species. These are small to large encrusting or dome-shaped sponges with a smooth surface having many teat-shaped projections (papillae). In areas of strong wave action, this genus does not grow the teat structures, but instead grows in a corrugated form.
Its species include:
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