Asconoid Sponges [Leucosolenia botryoides]
Description
This is a species of tube sponge that belongs to the Leucosolenia genus. They are found in marine habitats and are characterized by their tube-like structure. The walls of their body have a single layer of cells called choanocytes, which help them filter feed by moving water through their bodies. Their body structure is simple and they lack organs and true tissues. They are usually white in color.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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|---|---|
| Class |
Calcarea
Calcarea
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| Order |
Calcaronea
Order Calcaronea
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| Family |
Leucosoleniidae
Leucosoleniidae
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| Genus |
Leucosolenia
Leucosolenia
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