Australasian Sponge [Sigmadocia papyracea]
Description
A sponge species endemic to the waters of Australasia. It typically inhabits rocky substrates and has a preference for low-light conditions. The sponge is usually orange or red in color. It has a papery texture, which differentiates it from other species in the same genus.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
|
| Order |
Poecilosclerida
Poecilosclerida
|
| Family |
Raspailiidae
Raspailiidae
|
| Genus |
Sigmadocia
Sigmadocia
|