Cushion Sponge [Farrea sponge]
Description
The Cushion Sponge, or Farrea sponge, is a rare species of marine sponge. It is characterized by a soft, cushion-like body structure and a rough, grainy texture. Its color is typically off-white to yellow. The Cushion Sponge is a deep-water species that anchors itself to hard substrates. It is a filter feeder, sifting out microscopic food particles from the water column.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexactinellida
Hexactinellida
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| Order |
Hexactinosida
Hexactinosida
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| Family |
Farreidae
Farreidae
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| Genus |
Farrea
Farrea
|