Blue mycale sponge [Mycale laxissima]
Description
This species is a small, delicate branching sponge that is usually blue, but can also be purple or pink. It is found in soft sediment areas and on rocky reefs, often in high-flow areas. It is known for its ability to consume large amounts of water, filtering out organic particles.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
|
| Order |
Poecilosclerida
Poecilosclerida
|
| Family |
Mycalidae
Mycalidae
|
| Genus |
Mycale
Mycale
|