Angulospiculatus Sponge [Plakortis angulospiculatus]
Description
This is a marine sponge species mainly found in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. It has a distinctive orange color and is known for its cube or box-like shape. Its surface is covered with numerous small bumps or protuberances which are actually spicules. This species has a symbiotic relationship with some types of algae.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Homoscleromorpha
Homoscleromorpha
|
| Order |
Homosclerophorida
Homosclerophorida
|
| Family |
Plakinidae
Plakinidae
|
| Genus |
Plakortis
Plakortis
|