Hymedesmia Sponge [Hymedesmia mollis]
Description
Hymedesmia mollis is a thin, encrusting sponge typically found on rocky substrates in shallow waters. It can be identified by its soft, velvety texture and its color, which ranges from bright yellow to orange.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
|
| Order |
Haplosclerida
Haplosclerida
|
| Family |
Yellow sponges
Chalinidae
|
| Genus |
Hymedesmia
Hymedesmia
|