Vase Sponge [Fasciospongia vesiculosa]
Description
Fasciospongia vesiculosa, also known as the Vase Sponge, is a sponge species that belongs to the phylum Porifera. The vase sponge is characterized by its cylindrical shape, often likened to a vase, and is usually a deep purple color. The Vase Sponge is found in a variety of marine habitats, most commonly in coral reefs, and prefers warm, clear waters such as those found in the Caribbean and the Red Sea. The Vase Sponge is a filter feeder, extracting nutrients from the water column.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
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| Order |
Dictyoceratida
Dictyoceratida
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| Family |
Thorectidae
Thorectidae
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| Genus |
Fasciospongia
Fasciospongia
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