Polynoid Scale Worm [Caulophacus polynoides]
Description
This species is a deep-sea sponge that belongs to the family Rossellidae. Very little is known about its specific behavior and habitat. However, it has been found in the deep sea, typically on a muddy or sandy substrate.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexactinellida
Hexactinellida
|
| Order |
Lyssacinosida
Lyssacinosida
|
| Family |
Rossellidae
Rossellidae
|
| Genus |
Caulophacus
Caulophacus
|