List of sponges of Ireland
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There are 290 species of sponges recorded in Ireland, although the true figure is thought to be close to 500; 134 species were recorded off Rathlin Island alone.[1][2][3][4]
Sponges are animals of the phylum Porifera; sessile aquatic animals without true tissues.[5]
Order Clathrinida
Family Clathrinidae
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- Clathrina contorta (Ascandra contorta)
- Clathrina coriacea (Ascandra coriacea)
- Clathrina lacunosa
Order Leucosolenida
Family Grantiidae
- Grantia compressa (purse sponge)
- Leucandra fistulosa
- Leucandra gossei
- Leuconia johnstoni
- Leuconia nivea
Family Leucosoleniidae
Family Sycettidae
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