Ochridaspongia
| Ochridaspongia[1] | |
|---|---|
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| Ochridaspongia rotunda | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Porifera |
| Class: | Demospongiae |
| Order: | Haplosclerida |
| Family: | Malawispongiidae |
| Genus: | Ochridaspongia Arndt, 1937 |
Ochridaspongia is genus of two species of sponges:
- Ochridaspongia rotunda
- Ochridaspongia interlithonis
These species are endemic and live only in Lake Ohrid. Ochridaspongia rotunda is found mostly at depths of 30–50 m and water temperatures of 6-8 °C. Its circular shape indicates the animal lives under conditions of relatively calm water.
References
- ↑ "Ochridaspongia". World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
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