Yellow Boring Sponge [Cliona celata]
Description
The Yellow Boring Sponge, Cliona celata, is a species of demosponge that is common in temperate and tropical waters. It is characterized by its bright yellow color and its ability to bore into calcareous substrates such as shells and corals. The species is sessile and filter feeds by pumping water through its body to extract nutrients.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
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| Order |
Tetractinellida
Tetractinellida
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| Family |
Stony Sponges
Pachastrellidae
|
| Genus |
Stony Boring Sponge
Alectona
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