Rossellid Glass Sponge [Hyalascus rossellensis]
Description
Hyalascus rossellensis, or Rossellid Glass Sponge, belongs to the family Rossellidae. This species is commonly found in the North Atlantic Ocean, particularly in the deep-sea environments. The sponge is known for its unique, glass-like skeleton composed of siliceous spicules. The body shape is usually irregular and fragile. Like other sponges, it is sessile and feeds by filtering tiny particles from the surrounding water.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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|---|---|
| Class |
Hexactinellida
Hexactinellida
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| Order |
Lyssacinosida
Lyssacinosida
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| Family |
Euplectellidae
Euplectellidae
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| Genus |
Hyalascus
Hyalascus
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