Leucetta primigenia [Leucetta primigenia]
Description
Leucetta primigenia is a marine sponge species in the Leucettidae family. Its body is firm, massive, and somewhat irregular in shape. The surface is smooth and white in color, with a number of small pores. It is found in the Caribbean Sea, specifically in the area of the Bahamas. The species prefers coral reef habitats.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Calcarea
Calcarea
|
| Order |
Calcaronea
Order Calcaronea
|
| Family |
Amphoriscidae
Amphoriscidae
|
| Genus |
Leucetta
Leucetta
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