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In taxonomy, the Dendroceratida are an order of sponges of the class Demospongiae.[1] They are typically found in shallow coastal and tidal areas of most coasts around the world. They are generally characterized by concentric layers of spongin fibers, and large flagellated chambers that open directly into the exhalant canals.
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- ^ Hooper, JNA; van Soest RWM (2002). Systema Porifera: A Guide to the Classification of Sponges. Volume 1. Introductions and Demospongiae. New York: Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers. ISBN 0-306-47260-0.
