Reef Encrusting Sponge [Myrmekioderma rea]
Description
This species is a heavily encrusting sponge that prefers to inhabit reef substrates. It is typically green in color and has a smooth, leathery texture. It is found in shallow water, often in areas with high light levels. This species is known for its symbiotic relationship with photosynthetic algae, which provide the sponge with nutrients.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
|
| Order |
Tetractinellida
Tetractinellida
|
| Family |
Stony Sponges
Pachastrellidae
|
| Genus |
Myrmekioderma
Myrmekioderma
|