Antarctic Sponge [Lissodendoryx antarctica]

Description
A pale orange sponge species discovered in the Antarctic Ocean. It lives in cold, deep sea conditions and is known for its hard, calcified surface and irregular shape.
Taxonomy
Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
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Order |
Poecilosclerida
Poecilosclerida
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Family |
Coelosphaeridae
Coelosphaeridae
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Genus |
Lissodendoryx
Lissodendoryx
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