👉 Poriferibacter is a genus of bacteria that belongs to the family Porifera, which includes a wide range of organisms from aquatic environments to terrestrial ecosystems. They are characterized by their ability to form porifera (porous cells) in water, which allows them to live both in and out of solution. This characteristic helps them adapt to different environmental conditions and can be found in a variety of habitats such as saltwater, freshwater, and even seawater.