Grey sponge [Leucandrilla aspera]
Description
Commonly referred to as the Grey sponge, this species is characterized by its rough, grey surface. It is commonly found in deep sea environments and prefers rocky substrates. It has a high tolerance for varying salinity and temperature conditions. It is a filter feeder, primarily consuming bacteria and other microscopic particles in the water.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Calcarea
Calcarea
|
| Order |
Leucosolenida
Order Leucosolenida
|
| Family |
Grantiidae
Grantiidae
|
| Genus |
Leucandrilla
Leucandrilla
|