Hallirhoidae
Extinct family of sponges / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hallirhoidae is an extinct family of heteroscleromorph demosponges found throughout the world from the Cretaceous to the Eocene, whereupon they became extinct.[1] The highest concentration of species occurred in the Tethys Ocean during the upper Cretaceous. The hallirhoid demosponges were very distinctive-looking, largely pear-shaped sponges that were attached to the seafloor by a long stem-like stalk.[2][3]
Quick Facts Hallirhoidae Temporal range: Cretaceous - Eocene, Scientific classification ...
Hallirhoidae Temporal range: Cretaceous - Eocene | |
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Various Cretaceous Hallirhoiids | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Porifera |
Class: | Demospongiae |
Subclass: | Heteroscleromorpha |
Family: | †Hallirhoidae |
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