Crusty sponge [Hyattella phillipensis]
Description
Hyattella phillipensis, commonly known as the Crusty sponge, is a marine sponge species endemic to the waters around Australia. It is characterized by its crust-like form that attaches to rocky substrates. This sponge is typically found in shallow waters and is distinguished by its yellowish to brown color.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
|
| Order |
Dictyoceratida
Dictyoceratida
|
| Family |
Dysideidae
Dysideidae
|
| Genus |
Hyattella
Hyattella
|