Actipylea

/æktɪˈpaɪliə/ noun

A genus of sponges found in marine environments, characterized by a particular structure of pores and channels.

From Greek 'aktis' (ray) + 'pyle' (gate or opening). A scientific taxonomic term created in the 19th century for marine biology classification.

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