White Brush Sponge [Raspailia hispida]
Description
The White Brush Sponge is a sponge species that is characterized by its brush-like appearance due to the numerous spicules protruding from its body. It is typically white or cream in color. This species is widely distributed in the Atlantic Ocean and is often found in rocky subtidal habitats.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
|
| Order |
Poecilosclerida
Poecilosclerida
|
| Family |
Raspailiidae
Raspailiidae
|
| Genus |
Raspailia
Raspailia
|