Gray sponge [Eurypon griseum]
Description
Eurypon griseum, also known as the gray sponge, is a marine sponge species native to the Atlantic Ocean. It has a soft, compressible texture and a gray to dark brown color. This sponge is often found in shallow waters, particularly in areas with strong currents.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
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| Order |
Poecilosclerida
Poecilosclerida
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| Family |
Raspailiidae
Raspailiidae
|
| Genus |
Eurypon
Eurypon
|