Pacific Coelosphaera [Coelosphaera pacifica]

Pacific Coelosphaera
Description

Coelosphaera pacifica is a species of marine sponge found in the Pacific Ocean. It has a hard and irregular body structure covered with siliceous spicules, which it uses for protection against potential predators. The species is a filter feeder, extracting microscopic organisms from the water. It prefers colder waters and is often found attached to rocky substrates.

Taxonomy
Phylum Sponges
Porifera
Class Demospongiae
Demospongiae
Order Poecilosclerida
Poecilosclerida
Family Mycalidae
Mycalidae
Genus Coelosphaera
Coelosphaera
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