Farrea quadrispinosa [Farrea quadrispinosa]
Description
Farrea quadrispinosa is a species of deep sea sponge found in the Pacific Ocean. Like other species in the genus Farrea, it has a unique skeletal structure comprising of siliceous spicules forming a lattice. The sponge is characterized by its spicules, which have four spines protruding at right angles. This species is typically found in deep, cold water habitats.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
|
| Order |
Tetractinellida
Tetractinellida
|
| Family |
Glass Sponges
Petrosiidae
|
| Genus |
Farrea
Farrea
|