A member of the sponge group Amphidiscophora.
From 'Amphidiscophora' with the Latin agent suffix '-an'. A taxonomic term used since the late 19th century.
These sponges are deep-sea specialists often found in abyssal zones—their unusual spicule types suggest they evolved in extreme environments where mechanical strength matters more than filter-feeding efficiency.
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