Common Raspailia [Raspailia (Parasyringella) dawsoni]
Description
The Common Raspailia is a sponge species that is widely distributed in the Atlantic Ocean. It has a dark coloration and a rough texture. It typically grows on rock surfaces in shallow waters. This sponge is characterized by its small size, often not exceeding 5 centimeters in height.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
|
| Order |
Poecilosclerida
Poecilosclerida
|
| Family |
Raspailiidae
Raspailiidae
|
| Genus |
Raspailia
Raspailia
|