Caribbean Sponge [Sigmadocia cupulifera]
Description
This species is found in the Caribbean Sea and is characterized by its small size and distinctive cup-like shape. The sponge is usually purple or red in color. It prefers shallow waters and is often found in coral reefs. Its small size and unique shape distinguish it from other Sigmadocia species.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
|
| Order |
Poecilosclerida
Poecilosclerida
|
| Family |
Raspailiidae
Raspailiidae
|
| Genus |
Sigmadocia
Sigmadocia
|