Penares solitarius [Penares solitarius]
Description
This species is known to inhabit the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. It is a marine sponge that can be found in depths ranging from 18 to 73 meters. The species is solitary with a conical or cylindrical shape. It is usually white or pale yellow and has a rough surface with small, blunt projections.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
|
| Order |
Tetractinellida
Tetractinellida
|
| Family |
Velvet Sponges
Geodiidae
|
| Genus |
Penares
Penares
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