Biology:Callyspongia plicifera
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Short description: Species of sponge
| Azure vase sponge | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Porifera |
| Class: | Demospongiae |
| Order: | Haplosclerida |
| Family: | Callyspongiidae |
| Genus: | Callyspongia |
| Subgenus: | Cladochalina |
| Species: | C. plicifera
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| Callyspongia plicifera (Lamarck, 1814))
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Callyspongia plicifera, the azure vase sponge, is a species of sea sponge belonging to the family Callyspongiidae. It is native to the Bahamas where it is found at a depth of 31.5-44.2 m. It was first described in 1814 by Jean-Baptiste Lamarck.[1]
Characteristics
The azure vase sponge is a vase shaped demosponge that grow up to 27 cm in height and 13.5 cm in diameter. Its outer surface consists of 0.5–1 cm deep rounded pits and grooves while the inner surface is smooth with 1–5 mm scattered openings. The vent at the top is up to 6.5 cm in diameter and has a thin, transparent collar. They are pink to purple in colour and fluoresce light blue.[2]
References
- ↑ "Callyspongia plicifera". Encyclopedia of Life. http://eol.org/pages/1163709/details. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
- ↑ "Azure vase sponge (Callyspongia plicifera)". Marine Species Identification Portal. http://species-identification.org/species.php?species_group=caribbean_diving_guide&id=442. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
Wikidata ☰ Q2191805 entry
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