White Sea ascidian [Ascandra challengeri]
Description
The Ascandra challengeri, commonly known as the White Sea ascidian, is a marine organism found predominantly in the Arctic seas. It prefers habitats with high salinity and is commonly found in the intertidal zone. This species is notable for its tough, leathery skin and its ability to filter feed, sifting out tiny planktonic organisms from the water. The body of the Ascandra challengeri is usually cylindrical or conical, and its color can range from white to light yellow.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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|---|---|
| Class |
Calcarea
Calcarea
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| Order |
Calcaronea
Order Calcaronea
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| Family |
Leucosoleniidae
Leucosoleniidae
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| Genus |
Ascandra
Ascandra
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