Giant deep-sea sponge [Caulophacus monstruosus]
Description
Caulophacus monstruosus, or the Giant deep-sea sponge, is a large, unusual species found in the deep ocean. This sponge is characterized by its large size and irregular shape, often growing larger than 1 meter in diameter. It is a filter feeder, drawing in water through its pores and extracting nutrients.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexactinellida
Hexactinellida
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| Order |
Amphidiscosida
Amphidiscosida
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| Family |
Hexactinellid Sponges
Amphidiscosida
|
| Genus |
Caulophacus
Caulophacus
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