Southern Stelligerid [Stelligerid australis]
Description
The Southern Stelligerid is a species native to the Southern Ocean. It is identifiable by its branching form and displays of bioluminescence. This species is adapted to the cold, deep-water environments of the Southern Ocean, making it a key contributor to the biodiversity of this unique habitat.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
|
| Order |
Axinellida
Axinellida
|
| Family |
Stelligeridae
Stelligeridae
|
| Genus |
Branched Stelligerid
Astrogorgia
|