Boring Sponge [Amphilectus fucorum]
Description
Amphilectus fucorum, commonly known as the boring sponge, is a species of demosponge that bores into shells and calcareous substrates. It is found in the North Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea. The species is brownish-yellow in color and has a strong, unpleasant smell. It is a filter feeder and has a symbiotic relationship with certain types of bacteria.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
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| Order |
Poecilosclerida
Poecilosclerida
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| Family |
Microcionidae
Microcionidae
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| Genus |
Amphilectus
Amphilectus
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