Elephant Ear Sponge
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Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Porifera Class: Demospongiae Order: Verongida Family: Ianthellidae Genus: Ianthella Species: Basta |
Location: Indo-Pacific Region---Indonesia and The Great Barrier Reef Habitat: Found in Marine habitats on coral reefs and places with rapid water flow. Fun Facts: Other names: Paper sponge, scroll sponge, They are filter feeders and are supported by spicules, Parent: Ianthella Gray, Can grow 2-6ft wide. Human Impacts: Used for decorations for marine aquariums.They are also dried and used for paints. |