Auletta's Sponge [Auletta spongeliae]
Description
Auletta's Sponge, or Auletta spongeliae, is a species of demosponge. It has an irregular shape, typically with elongated and cylindrical branches. They are usually yellow to brown in color and have a soft, spongy texture. They are found in various locations across the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. They inhabit shallow water areas, especially on rocky bottoms and coral reefs.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
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| Order |
Axinellida
Axinellida
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| Family |
Axinellidae
Axinellidae
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| Genus |
Auletta
Auletta
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