Nethea is a genus of sponges belonging to the family Pachastrellidae, that was first described in 1888 by William Johnson Sollas.Sollas, W. J. (1888). Report on the Tetractinellida collected by H.M.S. Challenger, during the years 1873-1876. Report on the Scientific Results of the Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger During the Years 1873–76. Zoology, 25 (part 63): 1–458, pl. 1–44,
The species of this genus are found in Southern Europe.
Species:
Nethea amygdaloides Nethea nana
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