Genus Spongia Linnaeus, 1759

Definition. Unarmoured spongiids, not heavily lacunose, with simple primary fibers (Cook & Bergquist 2002: 1052).

Type species. Spongia (Spongia) officinalis Linnaeus, 1759 (Linnaeus 1759: 1119; as Spongia officinalis).

Type locality. Mediterranean (Cook & Bergquist 2002: 1054).