Rough tube sponge [Symplectella stipitata]
Description
Symplectella stipitata, also known as the rough tube sponge, is a marine sponge species that is native to the waters of the Western Central Pacific, particularly in the Philippines. This species is characterized by its tube-like structure with a rough surface, and it is typically brown in color. It is commonly found in shallow waters, attached to hard substrates. As filter feeders, these sponges extract nutrients from the water by filtering out microscopic particles and bacteria.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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|---|---|
| Class |
Hexactinellida
Hexactinellida
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| Order |
Hexactinosida
Hexactinosida
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| Family |
Venus' Flower Baskets
Euplectellidae
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| Genus |
Symplectella
Symplectella
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