Bowerbank's Sponge [Axinella dissimilis]
Description
Bowerbank's Sponge, Axinella dissimilis, is a marine sponge species that inhabits the northeastern Atlantic Ocean. It is characterized by its irregular, globular shape and yellow to light brown color. This sponge species prefers rocky substrates and is typically found in shallow waters. It feeds by filtering small particles from the seawater.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
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| Order |
Axinellida
Axinellida
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| Family |
Axinellidae
Axinellidae
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| Genus |
Axinella
Axinella
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