Purple Sponge [Lamellodysidea australis]
Description
The Purple Sponge, or Lamellodysidea australis, is a marine sponge species that is native to the waters of Australia. This sponge is known for its vibrant purple color and sheet-like growth form. It is typically found in sheltered reef environments and seagrass beds. The Purple Sponge is a filter feeder, extracting bacteria and other microscopic particles from the water column for nutrition.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
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| Order |
Dictyoceratida
Dictyoceratida
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| Family |
Dysideidae
Dysideidae
|
| Genus |
Lamellodysidea
Lamellodysidea
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