Coelosphaera Sponge [Coelosphaera cryosi]
Description
Coelosphaera cryosi is a species of marine sponge that inhabits the Antarctic Ocean. It is a filter feeder that extracts bacteria and other microscopic organisms from the water. The species is characterized by its unique and irregularly shaped body, which is covered in small siliceous spicules. It is most commonly found attached to hard substrates in colder, polar waters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
|
| Order |
Poecilosclerida
Poecilosclerida
|
| Family |
Mycalidae
Mycalidae
|
| Genus |
Coelosphaera
Coelosphaera
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