Clathria lissoclada
Clathria lissoclada, the triangular blade sponge, is a species of demosponge from the southern hemisphere.
| Clathria lissoclada | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Porifera |
| Class: | Demospongiae |
| Order: | Poecilosclerida |
| Family: | Microcionidae |
| Genus: | Clathria |
| Subgenus: | Thalysias |
| Species: | C. lissoclada |
| Binomial name | |
| Clathria lissoclada (Burton, 1934) | |
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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. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
- Atkinson, Lara J; Sink, Kerry J (2018). Field guide to the offshore marine invertebrates of South Africa (PDF). Pretoria: South African Environmental Observation Network. ISBN 978-1-86868-098-6. OCLC 1037159161.
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