Erect Sponge [Hyrtios erectus]
Description
The Erect Sponge is a marine sponge species typically found in shallow reef environments. It possesses a stiff, tree-like structure with branches that are cylindrical or slightly flattened. The color varies from creamy white to brown or even black. It is widely distributed in the Indo-Pacific region.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
|
| Order |
Dictyoceratida
Dictyoceratida
|
| Family |
Thorectidae
Thorectidae
|
| Genus |
Hyrtios
Hyrtios
|