Rosy Nierstrasz's sea sponge [Nierstraszella rosea]
Description
Nierstraszella rosea, or the Rosy Nierstrasz's sea sponge, is distinguished by its unique pinkish coloration, a trait that is rare among sea sponges. Like other species in the genus, it is found in the waters of the Western Central Pacific. It is characterized by its globular shape and small size, typically not exceeding a few centimeters in diameter. It lives in shallow waters, often in coral reef habitats.
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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