Caribbean Chalk Sponge [Leucetta floridana]
Description
Leucetta floridana, or the Caribbean Chalk Sponge, is native to the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. This species has an irregular shape, often forming lobes or branches, and is typically white or cream in color. It is found in diverse marine habitats, including mangroves, seagrass beds, and coral reefs. The Caribbean Chalk Sponge is known for its high tolerance of variable salinity and temperature conditions.
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 |
Leucetta
Leucetta
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