Horrid Sponge [Agelas conifera]
Description
The Horrid Sponge, also known as the Cone Rope Sponge, is a species found primarily in the Caribbean Sea. It is recognizable by its branches, which have a conical shape. Typically brown or greenish-brown, the Horrid Sponge is known to grow up to a meter in height.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
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| Order |
Agelasida
Agelasida
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| Family |
Agelas Sponges
Agelasidae
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| Genus |
Agelas
Agelas
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