Blue sponge [Eurypon azureum]
Description
Eurypon azureum, commonly referred to as the blue sponge, is a marine sponge species found in the Western Central Pacific. This sponge is distinguished by its vibrant blue color and its preference for rocky substrates. It typically grows in clusters and is found at depths of 10 to 20 meters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
|
| Order |
Poecilosclerida
Poecilosclerida
|
| Family |
Raspailiidae
Raspailiidae
|
| Genus |
Eurypon
Eurypon
|