Rose Sponge [Aplysilla rosea]
Description
Aplysilla rosea, or the Rose Sponge, is a species of marine sponge known for its vibrant pink coloration. It is often found in deeper water, typically attached to hard substrates. The species is characterized by its large, lobate bodies with a soft, velvety texture and numerous oscula.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
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| Order |
Dendroceratida
Dendroceratida
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| Family |
Darwin's Sponges
Darwinellidae
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| Genus |
Aplysilla
Aplysilla
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