Amphoriscus megalosphare [Amphoriscus megalosphare]
Description
Amphoriscus megalosphare is a species of sponge that belongs to the Amphoriscus genus. This species is found in the Pacific Ocean, particularly around Australia. It is characterized by its large, spherical shape and choanosome. Like other members of the genus, Amphoriscus megalosphare is a filter feeder and its skeleton is made of silica.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Calcarea
Calcarea
|
| Order |
Calcaronea
Order Calcaronea
|
| Family |
Amphoriscidae
Amphoriscidae
|
| Genus |
Amphoriscus
Amphoriscus
|