Boschmaella balani [Boschmaella balani]
Description
This sponge is commonly associated with barnacle-covered surfaces, so divers may encounter it right alongside the hard, clustered look of barnacles. It tends to grow in close contact with its substrate, creating a textured, living “overlay” on the shell-like world of intertidal and shallow habitats. If you enjoy spotting the small details, this is one of those species that rewards close inspection.
Where To See Boschmaella balani
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Crustacea
|
| Order |
Many crustaceans (a broad crustacean group)
Multicrustacea
|
| Family |
Barnacles
Thecostraca
|
| Genus |
Barnacles
Cirripedia
|
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