Arctic Coelosphaera [Coelosphaera arctica]

Description
Coelosphaera arctica is a species of marine sponge that is native to the Arctic Ocean. It has an irregularly shaped body covered in siliceous spicules and is typically found attached to hard substrates in colder, polar waters. The species is a filter feeder, extracting microscopic organisms from the water for sustenance.
Taxonomy
Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
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Order |
Poecilosclerida
Poecilosclerida
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Family |
Mycalidae
Mycalidae
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Genus |
Coelosphaera
Coelosphaera
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