Haliclona oculata
Haliclona oculata, sometimes known by the common name mermaid’s glove, is a species of sea sponges that is found in depths of around 1,000 m.
Haliclona oculata | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Porifera |
Class: | Demospongiae |
Order: | Haplosclerida |
Family: | Chalinidae |
Genus: | Haliclona |
Subgenus: | Haliclona |
Species: | H. oculata |
Binomial name | |
Haliclona oculata Pallas, 1776 | |
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Distribution
Haliclona oculata is found in the North Atlantic Ocean and also in South Africa.
Description
Haliclona oculata grows to a size of about 30 cm and has a soft texture.
Ecology
This species feeds on particles in the water.
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