Higginsia bidentifera [Higginsia bidentifera]

Description
Higginsia bidentifera is a species of marine sponge without a common name. It's found in the Western Central Pacific region, specifically in the Philippines. This species is characterized by its irregular, massive shape and light brown color. The surface is finely hispid due to the projecting points of the oxeas.
Taxonomy
Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
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Order |
Axinellida
Axinellida
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Family |
Axinellidae
Axinellidae
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Genus |
Higginsia
Higginsia
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