Dictyophyton danbyi McCoy 1855 (glass sponge)

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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