Tube Grainy Sponge [Myrmekioderma tuberculatum]
Description
This species is a tubular sponge with a grainy texture. It is usually brownish-red in color. It prefers vertical and overhanging substrates and is often found in shallow reef environments. This species is known for its robust structure and ability to withstand strong currents and wave action.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
|
| Order |
Tetractinellida
Tetractinellida
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| Family |
Stony Sponges
Pachastrellidae
|
| Genus |
Myrmekioderma
Myrmekioderma
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