Symplectella Strand [Symplectella strandidi]
Description
Symplectella strandidi is a marine species belonging to the family Ancorinidae. Similar to other species in its genus, it is found in deep sea environments and has a tubular structure. Its color ranges from white to pale orange. The sponge's body is covered with tiny spicules, which are made of silica and lend the sponge its structural integrity. Symplectella strandidi tends to grow in clusters, forming dense communities on the seabed.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexactinellida
Hexactinellida
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| Order |
Lyssacinosida
Lyssacinosida
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| Family |
Euplectellidae
Euplectellidae
|
| Genus |
Symplectella
Symplectella
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