Hard Gray Sponge [Petrosia weinbergi]
Description
The Hard Gray Sponge is a massive sponge with a very hard, stony texture and a smooth surface. It is usually found in shades of gray. This sponge is located in the Western Central Pacific, typically in coral reef habitats.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
|
| Order |
Haplosclerida
Haplosclerida
|
| Family |
Hardball sponges
Petrosiidae
|
| Genus |
Petrosia
Petrosia
|