''Haliclona (Gellius) rava'' is a species of
demosponge
Demosponges (Demospongiae) are the most diverse class in the phylum Porifera. They include 76.2% of all species of sponges with nearly 8,800 species worldwide (World Porifera Database). They are sponges with a soft body that covers a har ...
in the
family
Family (from la, familia) is a Social group, group of people related either by consanguinity (by recognized birth) or Affinity (law), affinity (by marriage or other relationship). The purpose of the family is to maintain the well-being of its ...
Chalinidae
Chalinidae is a family of marine demosponges, containing the following genera:
* '' Chalinula'' Schmidt, 1868
* '' Cladocroce'' Topsent, 1892
* '' Dendrectilla'' Pulitzer-Finali, 1983
* '' Dendroxea'' Griessinger, 1971
* ''Haliclona
''Haliclon ...
. It is found off the coast of Ireland.
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rava
Sponges described in 1912
Fauna of Ireland
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