Amphidiscophora

/ˌæmfɪdɪˈskɒfərə/ noun

A subclass of sponges characterized by possessing amphidisc spicules.

From 'amphidisc' and Greek '-phora' (bearing or carrying). Created in taxonomic classification of sponges based on skeletal features.

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