Cylindrical Sponge [Luffariella cylindrical]
Description
The Cylindrical Sponge is a marine sponge species that is found in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. As its name suggests, this sponge has a cylindrical shape and is often a deep red or purple color. The Cylindrical Sponge is usually found in deeper waters and has a diet that consists of microscopic bacteria and other tiny organisms.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
|
| Order |
Dictyoceratida
Dictyoceratida
|
| Family |
Thorectidae
Thorectidae
|
| Genus |
Luffariella
Luffariella
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