Eurypon blue sponge [Eurypon coeruleum]
Description
Eurypon coeruleum, commonly known as the Eurypon blue sponge, is a species of sponge that is blue to purple in color. It is typically found in subtidal rocky habitats, where it grows in an encrusting form. This sponge species is characterized by the presence of tylostyle spicules.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
|
| Order |
Axinellida
Axinellida
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| Family |
Raspailiidae
Raspailiidae
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| Genus |
Eurypon
Eurypon
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