Hertwigia [Hertwigia]

Description

Hertwigia is a genus of glass sponges within the Euplectellidae family, recognized by their bushy or fan-like appearance. These sponges have a unique skeletal architecture composed of silica, allowing them to thrive in the nutrient-poor depths of the ocean where they filter feed on microscopic organisms.

Species

Hertwig's Sponge [Hertwigia falcifera]

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White Hertwig's Sponge [Hertwigia albicans]

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Brown Hertwig's Sponge [Hertwigia brunnea]

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Taxonomy