Mediterranean Chalk Sponge [Leucetta mediterranea]
Description
Leucetta mediterranea, commonly referred to as the Mediterranean Chalk Sponge, is found in the Mediterranean Sea. It has a globular shape with a hard, chalky surface, and is usually white in color. This sponge is typically found in rocky areas of the seafloor, attached to hard substrates. The Mediterranean Chalk Sponge plays an important role in the ecosystem by filtering water and providing habitat for small creatures.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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|---|---|
| Class |
Calcarea
Calcarea
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| Order |
Calcaronea
Order Calcaronea
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| Family |
Leucosoleniidae
Leucosoleniidae
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| Genus |
Leucetta
Leucetta
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