Amphoriscus Pumilus Sponge [Amphoriscus pumilus]
Description
Amphoriscus pumilus is a species of marine sponge found in the coastal regions of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is smaller than other species in its genus, hence the name 'pumilus', which means 'dwarf' in Latin. It has a spherical shape and a complex, porous body structure that filters water for food and oxygen.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Calcarea
Calcarea
|
| Order |
Calcaronea
Order Calcaronea
|
| Family |
Leucosoleniidae
Leucosoleniidae
|
| Genus |
Amphoriscus
Amphoriscus
|