Common Calcisponge [Sycon carteri]
Description
Sycon carteri, or the Common Calcisponge, is a marine sponge found often in temperate waters. It has a tubular shape and an osculum at the tip, surrounded by a fringe of spicules. The sponge is generally white to pale pink and has a firm, brittle texture. It feeds by filtering microscopic particles from the water.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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|---|---|
| Class |
Calcarea
Calcarea
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| Order |
Calcaronea
Order Calcaronea
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| Family |
Leucosoleniidae
Leucosoleniidae
|
| Genus |
Sycon
Sycon
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