Cladothenea Spotted Starfish [Cladothenea maculata]
Description
The Cladothenea maculata, commonly known as the Cladothenea Spotted Starfish, is known for its unique pattern of spots. It can be found in both shallow and deep water habitats, often hiding in crevices during the day and coming out to feed at night. Its diet mainly consists of detritus and small invertebrates.
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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