Biology:Clathria lissoclada
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Short description: Species of sponge
| Clathria lissoclada | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Porifera |
| Class: | Demospongiae |
| Order: | Poecilosclerida |
| Family: | Microcionidae |
| Genus: | Clathria |
| Subgenus: | Thalysias |
| Species: | C. lissoclada
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| Binomial name | |
| Clathria lissoclada (Burton, 1934)
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Clathria lissoclada, the triangular blade sponge, is a species of demosponge from the southern hemisphere.
Description
This stalked pink to orange sponge grows up to a length of 180 mm (7.1 in)and a width of 80 mm (3.1 in). The somewhat flat branches arise from semi-triangular blades. The surface is smooth with many randomly distributed oscules. This sponge is semi-compressible and tough.[2]
Distribution and habitat
This species is found off the coast of South Africa and off the Falklands. It is found at depths of 16–77 m (52–253 ft).[2]
Ecology
This species often has polyp-like invertebrates living on its surface.[2]
References
- ↑ "Clathria (Thalysias) lissoclada". WoRMS. World Register of Marine Species. http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=167752.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Atkinson, Lara J; Sink, Kerry J (2018). Field guide to the offshore marine invertebrates of South Africa. Pretoria: South African Environmental Observation Network. ISBN 978-1-86868-098-6. OCLC 1037159161. http://www.saeon.ac.za/Field%20Guide%20to%20SA%20Offshore%20Marine%20Invertebrates_web%20full%20version.pdf. Retrieved 2021-09-23.
Wikidata ☰ Q2286452 entry
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