Yellow Needle Sponge [Callyspongia diffusa]
Description
The Yellow Needle Sponge is a species of demosponge that is usually yellow in color. It's known for its long, thin, needle-like branches. This species is found in the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, particularly in shallow waters. It's a filter feeder that consumes tiny, floating organic particles.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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|---|---|
| Class |
Hexactinellida
Hexactinellida
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| Order |
Hexactinosida
Hexactinosida
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| Family |
Glass Rope Sponges
Hyalonematidae
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| Genus |
Needle Sponges
Pheronema
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