Calcareous Tube Sponge [Leucosolenia complicata]
Description
This species of sponge is found in marine environments and is characterized by its calcareous tube-like structure. It is a type of porous sponge that feeds by filtering water through its walls. The species is named 'complicata' due to the intricate, complex structure of its skeleton. It is commonly found in the North Atlantic Ocean.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Calcarea
Calcarea
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| Order |
Calcaronea
Order Calcaronea
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| Family |
Leucosoleniidae
Leucosoleniidae
|
| Genus |
Leucosolenia
Leucosolenia
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