Pacific Stelligerid [Stelligerid pacificus]
Description
The Pacific Stelligerid, as its name suggests, is predominantly found in the Pacific Ocean. It features a delicate branching structure and exhibits a vibrant bioluminescent display. This species is known for its ability to thrive in extreme depths and pressures, often found in the abyssal zone of the ocean.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
|
| Order |
Axinellida
Axinellida
|
| Family |
Stelligeridae
Stelligeridae
|
| Genus |
Branched Stelligerid
Astrogorgia
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