Loxosomella aloxiata [Loxosomella aloxiata]
Description
Loxosomella aloxiata is a marine species that belongs to the phylum Entoprocta and the family Loxosomatidae. This species is notable for its solitary lifestyle, unlike most entoprocts which are colonial. It has a transparent, sack-like body with a ring of tentacles at the top. It is found in various parts of the world's oceans, often attached to algae or other underwater surfaces.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
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| Order |
Tetractinellida
Tetractinellida
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| Family |
Carnivorous Sponges
Cladorhizidae
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| Genus |
Loxosomella
Loxosomella
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