North Atlantic Errina [Errina norvegica]
Description
The North Atlantic Errina is a marine sponge found in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is a deep-sea species that prefers cold waters. It has a pinkish color and a rigid, fan-shaped structure. It is characterized by its spicule arrangement which forms a three-dimensional network.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
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| Order |
Black Corals
Antipatharia
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| Family |
Stylasterid Corals
Myriopathidae
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| Genus |
Errina
Errina
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