Polar Sponge [Caulophacus polaris]
Description
The Polar Sponge is a species of glass sponge native to the deep waters of the polar regions. It is most commonly found at depths of 1,000 to 3,000 meters. The Polar Sponge is notable for its intricate, lattice-like skeleton made up of siliceous spicules. Its body is typically cylindrical in shape, with a large central cavity and numerous smaller, peripheral oscula.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
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| Order |
Tetractinellida
Tetractinellida
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| Family |
Carnivorous Sponges
Cladorhizidae
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| Genus |
Caulophacus
Caulophacus
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