Grooved Sea Pen [Malacosaccus ramosus]
Description
The Grooved Sea Pen is a species of sea pen that inhabits the deeper parts of the North Atlantic Ocean. It is particularly notable for its branched structure and the numerous grooves that cover its entire body. The species prefers soft, muddy bottoms, where it anchors itself to feed on plankton and detritus. The Grooved Sea Pen can reach a length of up to 1.5 meters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexactinellida
Hexactinellida
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| Order |
Lyssacinosida
Lyssacinosida
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| Family |
Euplectellidae
Euplectellidae
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| Genus |
Malacosaccus
Malacosaccus
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