Lophocalyx vermiculatus [Lophocalyx vermiculatus]
Description
Lophocalyx vermiculatus is a species of marine sponge that belongs to the family Scleritodermidae. It is known to inhabit the Atlantic Ocean, particularly in the areas around the Southern Caribbean Sea. This species prefers deeper waters and is often found attached to hard substrates. Characteristic features include a vermiculate or worm-like pattern on its surface and a dark brown to black color.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexactinellida
Hexactinellida
|
| Order |
Amphidiscosida
Amphidiscosida
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| Family |
Hexactinellid Sponges
Amphidiscosida
|
| Genus |
Lophocalyx
Lophocalyx
|