Brown Hertwig's Sponge [Hertwigia brunnea]
Description
Hertwigia brunnea, or the Brown Hertwig's Sponge, is a marine sponge species native to the Atlantic Ocean. It is brown in color and has a branching growth form. This sponge is typically found in shallow water habitats, often associated with coral reefs and rocky substrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexactinellida
Hexactinellida
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| Order |
Lyssacinosida
Lyssacinosida
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| Family |
Euplectellidae
Euplectellidae
|
| Genus |
Hertwigia
Hertwigia
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