Bristly Sponge [Echinoclathria bristchi]
Description
The Bristly Sponge, or Echinoclathria bristchi, is a marine sponge species found in the Western Central Pacific. This species is named for its bristly texture due to the presence of numerous small spicules. It is most commonly found in shallow water environments with high biodiversity such as coral reefs.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
|
| Order |
Poecilosclerida
Poecilosclerida
|
| Family |
Microcionidae
Microcionidae
|
| Genus |
Echinoclathria
Echinoclathria
|