Ink-spot Cladophora [Abyssocladia inkspot]
Description
The Ink-spot Cladophora is a deep-sea sponge, found in the Southern Ocean at depths between 500 to 2000 meters. It is characterized by its dark, ink-spot pigment patterns on the surface. This species is known for its resilience, thriving in low temperature and high-pressure environments.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
|
| Order |
Tetractinellida
Tetractinellida
|
| Family |
Carnivorous Sponges
Cladorhizidae
|
| Genus |
Abyssocladia
Abyssocladia
|