Pink crustose sponge [Phorbas areolatus]
Description
Phorbas areolatus, or the pink crustose sponge, is a marine sponge species known for its distinctive pink color and crustose growth form. It is commonly found in intertidal zones and subtidal rocky habitats. This species is particularly prevalent in the Northeast Atlantic Ocean.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
|
| Order |
Poecilosclerida
Poecilosclerida
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| Family |
Raspailiidae
Raspailiidae
|
| Genus |
Phorbas
Phorbas
|