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Bolosoma is a genus of siliceous sponges belonging to the family Euplectellidae.

Habitat and Distribution
The Bolosoma are benthic organisms that live exclusively in the deep sea. There are currently 8 identified species in genus Bolosoma, all of which live exclusively in the Pacific Ocean with the exception of Bolosoma perezi, which can be found in the Rio Grande Rise in the Atlantic Ocean. The substrate the Bolosoma can grow on varies, with this genus being found on polymetallic nodules and softer surrounding sediments.