Warty Sponge [Echinoclathria wartella]
Description
The Warty Sponge, or Echinoclathria wartella, is a marine sponge species found in the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea. It is characterized by its warty, irregular surface and its yellowish to green color. This species is typically found in shallow water environments, commonly attached to coral reefs and rocky substrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
|
| Order |
Poecilosclerida
Poecilosclerida
|
| Family |
Microcionidae
Microcionidae
|
| Genus |
Echinoclathria
Echinoclathria
|