White sponge [Grantia mirabilis]
Description
Grantia mirabilis, or the white sponge, is a small sponge species that is typically found in deep waters. It is characterized by its white color and tube-like shape. The sponge has a firm texture and a smooth surface. Like other members of its genus, Grantia mirabilis is a filter feeder.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Calcarea
Calcarea
|
| Order |
Calcaronea
Order Calcaronea
|
| Family |
Grantiidae
Grantiidae
|
| Genus |
Grantia
Grantia
|