Rigid Sponge [Verongula rigida]
Description
Verongula rigida, commonly known as the Rigid Sponge, is a species of sea sponge commonly found in the Caribbean and Western Atlantic regions. The species is known for its rigid and firm texture, hence its common name. Its color varies from grey to brown and it typically lives in shallow waters. The Rigid Sponge is a sessile organism, attaching itself to hard substrates. It is a filter feeder, taking in water from its surroundings and extracting nutrients.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
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| Order |
Dendroceratida
Dendroceratida
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| Family |
Tube Sponges
Aplysinellidae
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| Genus |
Verongula
Verongula
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