Leucettida
| Leucettida | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Porifera |
| Class: | Calcarea |
| Subclass: | Calcinea |
| Order: | Leucettida |
Leucettida is an order in the subclass of Calcinea. These sponges have either a radiate arrangement of the flagellated chambers or a leuconoid structure. A distinct dermal membrane or cortex is present. The spongocoel is not lined with choanocytes; these cells are restricted to the flagellated chambers. Two families are recognized, the Leucascidae and Leucaltidae.
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