Meshy Sponge [Luffariella meshy]
Description
The Meshy Sponge is a marine sponge species that is native to the waters of the Western Pacific Ocean. Its most distinguishing feature is its mesh-like surface, which can vary in color from light brown to dark green. The Meshy Sponge is typically found in shallow reef environments and has a diet that consists primarily of tiny planktonic organisms.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
|
| Order |
Dictyoceratida
Dictyoceratida
|
| Family |
Thorectidae
Thorectidae
|
| Genus |
Luffariella
Luffariella
|