Neptune's Cup Sponge [Geodia neptuni]
Description
Geodia neptuni, also known as Neptune's Cup Sponge, is a rare and large sponge species found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific. This species is characterized by its unique cup-like shape and its large size, often reaching up to a meter in height. It is usually found anchored to the seafloor in deeper waters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
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| Order |
Tetractinellida
Tetractinellida
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| Family |
Velvet Sponges
Geodiidae
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| Genus |
Geodia
Geodia
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