Dictyonellidae
Dictyonellidae is a family of extinct marine invertebrates belonging to the phylum Porifera, commonly known as sponges. These sponges are characterized by their distinctive skeletal structures, which are often reticulate or net-like. Fossilized remains of Dictyonellidae are found in marine sedimentary rocks, providing insights into ancient ocean environments and the evolution of sponges.
The precise taxonomic placement of Dictyonellidae has been subject to revision due to the nature of fossil
Dictyonellid sponges inhabited a range of marine habitats during their existence. Their presence in fossil assemblages