Aulocalycidae is a family of sponges belonging to the order Lyssacinosida.
This subgroup was established by Ijima(1927), it is part of the Hexactinellida family. Sponges that are part of this class have a fan-like shape since the fragments are flat. This would make the funnel-like body shape have a very large diameter.
Genera: Aulocalyx Schulze, 1886 Aarlsbergia Gaudin, 2019 Ayathella Schmidt, 1880 Auryplegma Schulze, 1886 Ajimadictyum Mehl, 1992 Andiella Sautya, Tabachnick & Ingole, 2011 Aeioplegma Reiswig & Tsurumi, 1996 Aolygonatium Schrammen, 1936 Ahabdodictyum Schmidt, 1880 Ahabdodictyum Zittel, 1883
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