Black Boring Sponge [Pione vastifica]
Description
The Black Boring Sponge, Pione vastifica, is a species of demosponge that is found in deep, cold waters. It is known for its ability to bore into a wide range of substrates, including both calcareous and siliceous materials. The species is black in color and has a tough, resilient texture. It feeds by filtering nutrients from the water column.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
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| Order |
Tetractinellida
Tetractinellida
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| Family |
Stony Sponges
Pachastrellidae
|
| Genus |
Stony Boring Sponge
Alectona
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