Yellow Raspailia [Raspailia topsenti]
Description
The Yellow Raspailia is a marine sponge species that is recognized by its yellow-gold color. It is commonly found in the Mediterranean Sea. This sponge prefers to attach itself to rocks and coral reefs in deep water. It has a rigid and rough texture due to its high siliceous spicule content.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
|
| Order |
Poecilosclerida
Poecilosclerida
|
| Family |
Raspailiidae
Raspailiidae
|
| Genus |
Raspailia
Raspailia
|