Angular Pumice Sponge [Leucaltis clathria]
Description
This species of sponge is characterized by its irregular, angular shape and its porous texture. It is commonly found in the Mediterranean Sea and the eastern Atlantic Ocean. The Angular Pumice Sponge tends to inhabit rocky substrates in relatively shallow waters. It exhibits a wide range of colors, from white to dark grey, often depending on its environment. The species is sessile, spending its entire adult life attached to a single location.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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|---|---|
| Class |
Calcarea
Calcarea
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| Order |
Calcaronea
Order Calcaronea
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| Family |
Leucosoleniidae
Leucosoleniidae
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| Genus |
Leucaltis
Leucaltis
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