†Dictyophyton danbyi McCoy 1855 (glass sponge)
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Hexactinellida - Reticulosa - Dictyospongiidae
Alternative combination: Tetragonis danbyi
Belongs to Dictyophyton according to G. J. Hinde 1883
Sister taxa: Dictyophyton newberryi, Dictyophyton tuberosum
Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder
Distribution: found only at Brigsteer, Kendal (Silurian of the United Kingdom)
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