Flask Grantia [Grantia botryoides]
Description
The Flask Grantia, scientifically known as Grantia botryoides, is a unique species of marine sponge. The sponge is typically flask-shaped, with an opening at the top. Its body is covered in small pores, which allow water to enter the sponge. It is often found in the deep sea, where it attaches itself to rocks or other hard substrates. Like other sponges, the Flask Grantia is a filter feeder.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Calcarea
Calcarea
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| Order |
Leucosolenida
Order Leucosolenida
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| Family |
Grantiidae
Grantiidae
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| Genus |
Grantia
Grantia
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