Bowerbank's Petrosaspongia [Petrosaspongia bowerbanki]
Description
Bowerbank's Petrosaspongia is a species of marine sponge that resides in the deep sea. It is characterized by its porous, rock-like structure which is often found attached to hard substrates. The sponge is typically cream or light brown in color. They filter feed by drawing water through their pores and extracting microscopic organic particles. This species is known for its resilience to harsh environmental conditions.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
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| Order |
Dictyoceratida
Dictyoceratida
|
| Family |
Thorectidae
Thorectidae
|
| Genus |
Petrosaspongia
Petrosaspongia
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