Stomatans
Stomatans are a genus of extinct marine organisms belonging to the class Porifera, commonly known as sponges. These organisms are known primarily from fossil records and are notable for their unique skeletal structures, which contributed to their classification within early sponge lineages. Stomatans are characterized by their perforated, cup-shaped or tubular bodies with a central stem or stalk, often resembling modern-day glass sponges.
Fossils of stomatans have been discovered in Cambrian to early Ordovician sedimentary deposits, indicating they thrived
The morphology of stomatans shows adaptations that allowed efficient filter-feeding, similar to modern sponges. Their porous
Research into stomatans provides valuable insights into the early evolution of multicellular organisms and the diversification