Nierstrasz's sea sponge [Nierstraszella lineata]
Description
Nierstraszella lineata, otherwise known as Nierstrasz's sea sponge, is a species of marine sponge that is typically found in the waters of the Western Central Pacific, particularly around the Philippines and Indonesia. The sponge is characterized by its elongated, tubular shape and pale coloration. It has a firm, rigid texture and is covered with small, linear grooves.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Chitons
Polyplacophora
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| Order |
Chitons
Chitonida
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| Family |
Lepidopleurida
Lepidopleuridae
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| Genus |
Nierstraszella
Nierstraszella
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