Hertwig's Sponge [Hertwigia falcifera]
Description
Hertwigia falcifera, commonly known as Hertwig's Sponge, is a species of marine sponges that is commonly found in the Caribbean Sea. This sponge species is typically orange in color and has a branching or bushy growth form. It has a firm, tough texture and is commonly found in shallow water habitats such as coral reefs and rocky substrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexactinellida
Hexactinellida
|
| Order |
Lyssacinosida
Lyssacinosida
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| Family |
Euplectellidae
Euplectellidae
|
| Genus |
Hertwigia
Hertwigia
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