Coral Sea Sponge [Plocamia coralensis]
Description
The Coral Sea Sponge is a marine sponge species found in the Coral Sea. Its color can range from orange to deep red. This sponge species is typically found at depths of 10-20 meters on rocky substrates or coral reefs. The Coral Sea Sponge is a filter feeder, filtering out microscopic particles from the water for nutrition.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
|
| Order |
Poecilosclerida
Poecilosclerida
|
| Family |
Raspailiidae
Raspailiidae
|
| Genus |
Plocamia
Plocamia
|