Lollipocladia [Lollipocladia]

Description

Lollipocladia is known for its unique, lollipop-shaped morphology, with a spherical body atop a slender stalk. These carnivorous deep-sea sponges use their body structure to maximize exposure to potential prey in the surrounding waters.

Species

Red Fringe Sponge [Lollipocladia lophyroides]

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Taxonomy