Higginsia strigilata [Higginsia strigilata]

Description
Higginsia strigilata is a marine sponge species that has not been assigned a common name. It is found in the Western Central Pacific region, particularly in the Philippines. This species is known for its irregular, massive shape and light brown color. It is covered with conulose (cone-shaped) structures that have rounded tips.
Taxonomy
Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
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Order |
Axinellida
Axinellida
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Family |
Axinellidae
Axinellidae
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Genus |
Higginsia
Higginsia
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