Esperiopsis villosa [Esperiopsis villosa]
Description
Esperiopsis villosa is another species of demosponge in the family Esperiopsidae. It is typically found in the north-east Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, and the North Sea. This species is known to grow on a variety of surfaces, including rocks, shells, and seaweed. It has a rough, irregular shape with a brown or black color, and is characterized by its long, hair-like spicules.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
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| Order |
Poecilosclerida
Poecilosclerida
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| Family |
Esperiopsidae
Esperiopsidae
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| Genus |
Esperiopsis
Esperiopsis
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