Mycetomorpha vancouverensis [Mycetomorpha vancouverensis]

Description

This small, often overlooked sponge-like invertebrate can appear as a subtle patch or encrusting growth on rocky or hard substrates. Divers may notice it more by texture and color contrast than by size, especially in areas with steady currents that bring food particles.

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Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Crustaceans
Crustacea
Order Many crustaceans (a broad crustacean group)
Multicrustacea
Family Barnacles
Thecostraca
Genus Barnacles
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