Cladothenea Red Starfish [Cladothenea rubra]
Description
The Cladothenea rubra or Cladothenea Red Starfish is a unique species that is distinguished by its vibrant red color. It is found in the cold waters of the deep sea, particularly around coral reefs. The Cladothenea rubra is an omnivorous species that feeds on a variety of marine organisms, including small fish and plankton.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
|
| Order |
Tetractinellida
Tetractinellida
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| Family |
Stony Sponges
Pachastrellidae
|
| Genus |
Cladothenea
Cladothenea
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