Variable Sponge [Luffariella variabilis]
Description
The Variable Sponge is a marine sponge species that is commonly found in the Red Sea and the Western Indian Ocean. This species thrives in coral reef habitats and is known for its variable shape and color, which can range from pale yellow to dark brown. The Variable Sponge is sessile and filter feeds by drawing water in through its pores.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
|
| Order |
Dictyoceratida
Dictyoceratida
|
| Family |
Thorectidae
Thorectidae
|
| Genus |
Luffariella
Luffariella
|