Azure Vase Sponge [Niphates recondite]
Description
The Azure Vase Sponge, Niphates recondite, is named for its bright blue color and vase-like shape. It is found in the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, often in reef environments. This species has a thick, hard exterior, and is often covered in other organisms such as algae or small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
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| Order |
Haplosclerida
Haplosclerida
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| Family |
Great sponges
Niphatidae
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| Genus |
Niphatidae Genera
Niphates
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