Grass Sponge
Common Name: Grass Sponge
Scientific Name: Hipposongia equiformis
Phylum: Porifera
Class: Demospongiae
Specimen #: 91
Circumstance: Observed in lab
Specimen Condition: Specimen was dead
Location: Alfred bio lab
Typical Habitat: Sponges are worldwide in their distribution, from the polar regions to the tropics. Most live in quiet, clear waters, because sediment stirred up by waves or currents would block their pores, making it difficult for them to feed and breathe. The greatest numbers of sponges are usually found on firm surfaces such as rocks, but some sponges can attach themselves to soft sediment by means of a root-like base.
Invasive? Not an invasive species
Natural area of growth: Sponges are worldwide in their distribution, from the polar regions to the tropics. Most live in quiet, clear waters, because sediment stirred up by waves or currents would block their pores, making it difficult for them to feed and breathe. The greatest numbers of sponges are usually found on firm surfaces such as rocks, but some sponges can attach themselves to soft sediment by means of a root-like base.
Relationship with humans: No known relationship with humans
Feeding Mechanism: Filter feeders
Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sponge
Scientific Name: Hipposongia equiformis
Phylum: Porifera
Class: Demospongiae
Specimen #: 91
Circumstance: Observed in lab
Specimen Condition: Specimen was dead
Location: Alfred bio lab
Typical Habitat: Sponges are worldwide in their distribution, from the polar regions to the tropics. Most live in quiet, clear waters, because sediment stirred up by waves or currents would block their pores, making it difficult for them to feed and breathe. The greatest numbers of sponges are usually found on firm surfaces such as rocks, but some sponges can attach themselves to soft sediment by means of a root-like base.
Invasive? Not an invasive species
Natural area of growth: Sponges are worldwide in their distribution, from the polar regions to the tropics. Most live in quiet, clear waters, because sediment stirred up by waves or currents would block their pores, making it difficult for them to feed and breathe. The greatest numbers of sponges are usually found on firm surfaces such as rocks, but some sponges can attach themselves to soft sediment by means of a root-like base.
Relationship with humans: No known relationship with humans
Feeding Mechanism: Filter feeders
Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sponge